Average Rent in St. Mary's, MD

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Current Versus Historical St. Mary's, MD Rents

St. Mary's rentals average $948 for a studio rental to $3,275 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,325, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $438 (-31.59%) year-over-year from $1,385 to $948. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $38 (2.65%) year-over-year from $1,413 to $1,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (4.59%) year-over-year from $1,817 to $1,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $54 (2.31%) year-over-year from $2,346 to $2,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $300 (10.00%) year-over-year from $3,000 to $3,300. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 1.73% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.16% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.10% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.93% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 13.79% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$18.22	$948	$1,385 (-31.59%)	$1,421 (-33.31%)
1 BR	$14.93	$1,450	$1,413 (2.65%)	$1,303 (11.32%)
2 BR	$20.40	$1,900	$1,817 (4.59%)	$1,783 (6.54%)
3 BR	$16.47	$2,400	$2,346 (2.31%)	$2,165 (10.85%)
4+ BR	$12.91	$3,300	$3,000 (10.00%)	$2,583 (27.74%)

Historical Rents in St. Mary's, MD

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Top Cities Near St. Mary's

There are a total of 31 cities nearby St. Mary's. The average rent in St. Mary's is currently $2,850 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Richmond, VA, with an average rent of $1,495, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near St. Mary's, MD is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,698 per month.

Let's compare St. Mary's, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 30.52% more affordable. Two bedrooms in St. Mary's, MD are about 35.14% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 29.17% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 31 total cities near St. Mary's, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fredericksburg, VA	N/A	$1,545	$1,745	$1,900
Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,350	$3,200	$2,752
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,300	$3,200	$2,756
Annapolis, MD	N/A	$2,100	$2,648	$2,797
Dale City, VA	N/A	$1,500	$2,348	$2,800
Waldorf, MD	$1,200	$2,000	$2,448	$2,800
Alexandria, VA	$1,860	$2,150	$2,900	$2,800
Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,375	$2,300	$2,800
Neabsco, VA	N/A	$1,500	$2,770	$3,000
Cherry Hill, VA	N/A	$1,425	$1,888	$3,200

Top Neighborhoods Near St. Mary's

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near St. Mary's. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Brookland, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. We've included all of these top 25 neighborhoods in or near St. Mary's, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near St. Mary's, MD is currently around $2,850 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-one neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,850. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than St. Mary's's average rent, which is only $2,325. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near St. Mary's, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,650 per month. Whereas, at $4,475 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near St. Mary's. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$421	$1,278	$1,625	$1,650
Brookland, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,644	$2,250	$2,050
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,693	$2,073	$3,150	$2,195
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,700	$2,350	$3,467	$2,300
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,650	$2,200	$2,985	$2,400
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,395	$1,850	$2,450
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,600	$3,750	$2,539
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,850	$2,598
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,600	$2,450	$2,599
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,675	$5,200	$2,656
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,673	$1,990	$3,300	$2,700
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,235	$2,600	$3,997	$2,771
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,700	$2,450	$3,900	$2,850
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,834	$2,717	$4,323	$2,868
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,795	$2,500	$3,700	$2,900
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,950	$2,713	$2,900
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,100	$3,000	$2,900
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$1,910	$2,338	$3,178	$2,910
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,500	$2,000	$3,200	$2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,109	$2,600	$3,950	$3,000
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,250	$2,273	$3,923	$3,200
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,900	$2,698	$3,350
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,616	$3,750	$3,400
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,700	$3,200	$3,650
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$2,985	$4,350	$4,475

Top Counties Near St. Mary's

There are a total of 19 counties located by St. Mary's, MD. Some of these counties include Fredericksburg, VA, Calvert, MD, and Prince George's, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,752. That's roughly around $20 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Richmond, VA. Its average rent per month is $1,495. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,300, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by St. Mary's, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in St. Mary's, MD is 50.40% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in St. Mary's, MD is 13.79% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in St. Mary's, MD is 13.51% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fredericksburg, VA	N/A	$1,545	$1,745	$1,900
Calvert, MD	N/A	$1,425	$2,295	$2,600
Prince George's, MD	$1,760	$1,750	$2,100	$2,750
Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,350	$3,200	$2,752
Charles, MD	$1,800	$1,788	$1,900	$2,800
Alexandria, VA	$1,860	$2,150	$2,900	$2,800
Stafford, VA	$2,650	$1,495	$1,750	$2,800
Prince William, VA	$1,300	$1,550	$2,250	$2,999
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,425	$2,000	$2,300	$3,000
Fairfax, VA	$1,650	$1,955	$2,600	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near St. Mary's

There are a total of 48 zipcodes in or near St. Mary's, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,900. A total of 6 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 21217, Baltimore, MD at $1,550 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,275 per month is 20817, Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,592. That's at least $34 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near St. Mary's, MD is $1,925 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,713 per month. Which comes out to $30 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in St. Mary's, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20016, Washington, DC	$1,834	$2,710	$4,353	$2,933
20001, Washington, DC	$2,003	$2,453	$3,425	$3,100
20002, Washington, DC	$1,700	$1,800	$2,800	$2,800
22314, Alexandria, VA	$1,935	$2,400	$3,225	$2,959
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,892	$2,457	$3,459	$2,850
20020, Washington, DC	$2,125	$1,395	$1,850	$2,100
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,233	$2,610	$4,075	$3,379
20003, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,200	$3,500	$2,399
20011, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,850	$2,650	$2,900
20009, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,369	$3,650	$2,873

Frequently Asked Questions - St. Mary's Average Rents

What is the average rent price in St. Mary's, MD?

The average monthly rental price for St. Mary's, MD apartments for rent is approximately $2,325. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do St. Mary's, MD rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in St. Mary's, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in St. Mary's, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $948 and an average price per square feet of $18.22. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in St. Mary's.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in St. Mary's, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $14.93. There are a total of 10 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in St. Mary's.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in St. Mary's, MD?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $20.40. There are a total of 24 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in St. Mary's.

How have rent prices in St. Mary's, MD changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in St. Mary's, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.32%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in St. Mary's, MD?

A reasonable rent price in St. Mary's, MD is around $1,860/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.