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  1. 1 BED
    $1,690+
    2 BEDS
    $1,995+
    3 BEDS
    $2,720+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,690 - $2,755
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,690 - $2,755

    Overlook at Franklin Square

    8501 Franklin Square Dr, Baltimore, MD 21237
    (443) 407-8462
  2. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    630 Kingston Rd

    630 Kingston Rd, Middle River, MD 21220
    (301) 215-3837
  3. Building Photo - 304 Sweetbay Rd
    3 BEDS, 5 BATHS
    $4,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$4,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$4,000

    304 Sweetbay Rd

    304 Sweetbay Rd, Essex, MD 21221
  4. Building Photo - 3413 Wallford Dr
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,150
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,150
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,150

    3413 Wallford Dr

    3413 Wallford Dr, Dundalk, MD 21222
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Essex at a Glance

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Essex, MD Apartments for Rent

Located on a peninsula between the Middle and Back Rivers in Baltimore County, Essex combines waterfront settings with suburban living. Established in 1909 as a residential area outside Baltimore city limits, this community of over 40,000 residents offers access to the Chesapeake Bay, with Hart-Miller Island State Park providing outdoor recreation opportunities. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is approximately $1,019, making it more budget-friendly than many Maryland communities.

Essex features a business district along Eastern Boulevard and the Middlesex Shopping Center. The community is conveniently located near major employers and offers easy access to Baltimore via I-695. Local schools include Essex Elementary, Stemmers Run Middle School, and Kenwood High School, while the Community College of Baltimore County's Essex campus serves the area. Located just 10 miles from downtown Baltimore, Essex combines affordability with accessibility.

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Frequently asked questions about renting in Essex, MD

What are the average rent costs in Essex, MD?

The average rent in Essex, MD is $1,012.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Essex, MD?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Essex, MD is $841.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Essex, MD?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Essex, MD is $1,012.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Essex, MD?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Essex, MD is $1,210.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Essex, MD?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Essex, MD is $1,684.

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