Rent in Mechanicsville, MD
A 2-bedroom in Mechanicsville, MD (ZIP 20659) typically rents for about $1,480 a month, with a range of $1,240–$1,720. Owner-occupied homes in St. Mary's County pay about 0.84% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,300 | $1,300–$1,328 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,188 | $795–$1,580 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,480 | $1,240–$1,720 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,773 | $1,385–$2,160 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,359 | $1,967–$2,750 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Mechanicsville ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Mechanicsville, MD?
- About $1,480 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,240–$1,720. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Mechanicsville, MD?
- About $1,188 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $795–$1,580. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Mechanicsville, MD?
- About $1,773 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,385–$2,160. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Mechanicsville, MD?
- About $1,300 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,300–$1,328. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Mechanicsville, MD?
- About $2,359 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,967–$2,750. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Mechanicsville, MD?
- Owner-occupied homes in St. Mary's County pay a typical 0.84% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Mechanicsville rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).