Rental Prices in Essex
Live asking rents as of 11 June 2026 — updated daily
Properties to Rent
6,036
0 new in last 14 days
Average Rent
£1,841 pcm
Median £1,320 pcm
Avg. Time on Market
351 days
Median 147 days
Rent Range
£125 to £7,500+
Asking rent spread pcm
Market Breakdown
Data last updated:
Properties by Rent
Distribution of asking rents in Essex
Properties by Type
What's on the rental market in Essex
Properties by Bedrooms
Bedroom count distribution in Essex
Rents by Property Type in Essex
| Type | Count | Avg. Rent | Median | Avg. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 2,032 | £1,258 pcm | £1,200 pcm | 292 |
| Terraced | 679 | £1,580 pcm | £1,550 pcm | 304 |
| Semi-Detached | 422 | £1,741 pcm | £1,650 pcm | 241 |
| Detached | 304 | £2,549 pcm | £2,225 pcm | 312 |
Rents by Bedrooms in Essex
| Bedrooms | Count | Avg. Rent | Median | Avg. Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | 1,245 | £989 pcm | £950 pcm | 287 |
| 2 Bed | 1,556 | £1,399 pcm | £1,350 pcm | 290 |
| 3 Bed | 829 | £1,714 pcm | £1,650 pcm | 262 |
| 4 Bed | 352 | £2,342 pcm | £2,100 pcm | 324 |
| 5+ Bed | 146 | £3,142 pcm | £2,700 pcm | 266 |
Properties by Rent Range in Essex
| Rent Range | Count | Avg. Days on Market | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under £250 pcm | 213 | 675 |
|
| £250 – £500 pcm | 154 | 544 |
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| £500 – £1,000 pcm | 1,275 | 370 |
|
| £1,000 – £2,000 pcm | 3,198 | 318 |
|
| £2,000 – £5,000 pcm | 937 | 333 |
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| Over £5,000 pcm | 259 | 347 |
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