County
Average Rent in Essex County
Essex is a county in Massachusetts. It ranks #8 out of 12 for places to rent. Essex County is in
the congressional districts of
District 03, District 06 and the metropolitan area of
Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA-NH MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Essex County includes 27 cities and 34 zip codes with places to rent.The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Essex County is $2,359 which represents a decrease of -4.12% over the same period.
The most expensive city in Essex County to rent places is Nahant, MA with an average rent of $4,700. The least expensive city in Essex County to rent places is Lawrence, MA with an average rent of $1,844.
The most expensive zip code in Essex County to rent places is 01908 with an average rent of $4,700. The least expensive zip code in Essex County to rent places is 01840 with an average rent of $1,659.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in county Essex currently stands at $2,359.
In comparison, places in the largest city, specifically Lynn, is less expensive, with an average rent of $2,047. This represents a difference of -13% when compared to Essex.
Meanwhile, in the average state of Massachusetts, the average rent for the same type of housing is $3,260, showing a more expensive of +38% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,856. This constitutes a less expensive by -21% when compared to the rent in Essex.
$2,359
Essex
VS$2,047
-13%
Lynn, city
$3,260
+38%
MA, state
$1,856
-21%
USA, us
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 24 2026
Cities in Essex County
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Nahant, MA$4,700
Manchester, MA$3,960
Saugus, MA$3,551
Groveland, MA$3,535
Gloucester, MA$3,469
Merrimac, MA$3,250
Ipswich, MA$3,011
Andover, MA$2,905
Swampscott, MA$2,881
Danvers, MA$2,854
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
North Andover, MA$2,421
Beverly, MA$2,386
Lynnfield, MA$2,367
Rowley, MA$2,350
Amesbury, MA$2,317
Topsfield, MA$2,291
Methuen, MA$2,283
Haverhill, MA$2,131
Lynn, MA$2,047
Lawrence, MA$1,844
