Which local authoritie in Essex has the highest asking rent?

Epping Forest, at £1,997 a month (1,033 observations), over the 12 months to Jul 2026.

Which has the lowest?

Tendring, at £1,148 a month (1,219 observations).

£1,459 a month across the 12 local authorities ranked.

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Asking rent: local authorities in Essex ranked. Sample and confidence tier beside every value; ties share a rank.
#	Area	Asking rent	Sample	Tier	Change
1	Epping Forest	£1,997 a month	1,033	measured	—
2	Brentwood	£1,830 a month	686	measured	—
3	Uttlesford	£1,634 a month	787	measured	—
4	Castle Point	£1,518 a month	311	measured	—
5	Rochford	£1,510 a month	383	measured	—
6	Basildon	£1,464 a month	1,202	measured	—
7	Maldon	£1,455 a month	248	measured	—
8	Harlow	£1,443 a month	883	measured	—
9	Chelmsford	£1,430 a month	1,557	measured	—
10	Braintree	£1,326 a month	1,106	measured	—
11	Colchester	£1,231 a month	2,660	measured	—
12	Tendring	£1,148 a month	1,219	measured	—