1 of 33
$2,203+
Rent Savings
16 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
Verified
1 of 36
$2,724+
9 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Verified
1 of 24
$2,839+
Rent Savings
Top rated for Amenities
10 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Garage + more
Verified
1 of 38
$2,238+
Rent Savings
11 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Stainless steel + more
Verified

Best market deals
These units are the best deal in town.
1 of 10
$900
2 units available
1 bed
Amenities
Walk in closets, Accessible, Furnished, and Refrigerator
Verified
1 of 65
$2,695+
Rent Savings
Top rated for Location
“Great place, excellently managed!”
13 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Golf room, Patio / balcony, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Verified
1 of 21
$2,025+
Rent Savings
13 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Verified
1 of 6
$1,870+
Rent Savings
5 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
Verified
1 of 30
$2,590+
3 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Gym, Air conditioning + more
Verified
1 of 11
$2,000+
Rent Savings
8 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage, Recently renovated + more
Verified

Luxury apartments
Top units for an elevated lifestyle.
1 of 23
$1,825+
Rent Savings
4 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance + more
Verified
1 of 13
$1,950
Top rated for Location
3 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
Verified
1 of 12
$2,360
Top rated for Location
2 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Garage + more
Verified
1 of 29
$1,950
2 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Amenities
On-site laundry, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, 24hr maintenance, Recently renovated + more
Verified
1 of 20
$2,200+
6 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Pet friendly, Parking, Walk in closets, Gym + more
Verified
1 of 32
$3,189+
6 units available
Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed
Amenities
In unit laundry, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Hardwood floors, Dishwasher, Pet friendly + more
Verified
Average rent in Essex County, New Jersey
Studio
$1,803
1 Bed
$2,268
2 Beds
$3,020
3+ Beds
$2,657
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In Essex County, the average rent is $1,803 for a studio, $2,268 for a 1-bedroom, $3,020 for a 2-bedroom, and $2,657 for a 3-bedroom.
You can use the pet-friendly filter to find apartments that allow pets.
The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Essex County.
You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Essex County. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Hudson County Community College, Saint Peter's University, College of Saint Elizabeth, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus, and Essex County College.