Rent by ZIP · Middlesex County
Rent in Essex, CT 06426
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,240 (+5.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,860 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,560 | $1,470 | +6.1% | $1,404–1,716 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,790 | $1,690 | +5.9% | $1,611–1,969 | $1,573 ±$495 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,240 | $2,130 | +5.2% | $2,016–2,464 | $1,975 ±$346 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,670 | $2,550 | +4.7% | $2,403–2,937 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,950 | $2,900 | +1.7% | $2,655–3,245 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,933.
What renters pay in 06426
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06424 | East Hampton | $1,900 | $1,738 |
| 06423 | East Haddam | $2,200 | – |
| 06422 | Durham | $2,140 | $2,008 |
| 06420 | Salem | $1,970 | – |
| 06419 | Killingworth | $2,350 | – |
| 06418 | Derby | $1,780 | $1,649 |
Fair Market Rents across Middlesex County, CT · All CT counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.