Average Rent in St. Mary's, MD

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Current Versus Historical St. Mary's, MD Rents

St. Mary's rentals average $1,495 for a studio rental to $3,025 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,300, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $154 (-9.35%) year-over-year from $1,649 to $1,495. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $54 (3.83%) year-over-year from $1,416 to $1,470. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (4.59%) year-over-year from $1,817 to $1,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $25 (-1.09%) year-over-year from $2,300 to $2,275. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $118 (4.15%) year-over-year from $2,833 to $2,950. 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 up by 10.26% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.28% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.65% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.53% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.45% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$35.88	$1,495	$1,649 (-9.35%)	$1,767 (-15.38%)
1 BR	$20.42	$1,470	$1,416 (3.83%)	$1,233 (19.19%)
2 BR	$21.41	$1,900	$1,817 (4.59%)	$1,696 (12.04%)
3 BR	$18.05	$2,275	$2,300 (-1.09%)	$2,067 (10.08%)
4+ BR	$12.67	$2,950	$2,833 (4.15%)	$2,492 (18.39%)

Historical Rents in St. Mary's, MD

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Top Cities Near St. Mary's

There are a total of 33 cities nearby St. Mary's. The average rent in St. Mary's is currently $2,825 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 $1,800, 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 $5,198 per month.

Let's compare St. Mary's, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 36.69% more affordable. Two bedrooms in St. Mary's, MD are about 31.58% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 31.41% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 33 total cities near St. Mary's, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,750	$2,000	$2,600
Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,025	$2,750	$2,612
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,700	$2,521	$2,595	$2,651
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,200	$3,072	$2,700
Dale City, VA	$1,100	$1,450	$2,000	$2,821
Annapolis, MD	N/A	$1,900	$2,600	$2,825
Waldorf, MD	$1,200	$2,175	$2,523	$2,950
Bowie, MD	N/A	$1,525	$2,350	$3,000
Cherry Hill, VA	N/A	$1,275	$1,800	$3,100
Franconia, VA	N/A	$2,000	$2,700	$3,100

Top Neighborhoods Near St. Mary's

There are a total of 27 neighborhoods in or near St. Mary's. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Fells Point. We've included all of these top 27 neighborhoods in or near St. Mary's, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 27 neighborhoods in or near St. Mary's, MD is currently around $2,610 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-one neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,610. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than St. Mary's's average rent, which is only $2,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near St. Mary's, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,595 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 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	$1,000	$1,200	$1,599	$1,595
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,470	$1,983	$2,982	$2,001
Fells Point, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,200	$2,100
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,100	$3,250	$2,100
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,788	$1,600	$2,000	$2,125
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$1,950	$1,497	$1,800	$2,175
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,650	$2,350
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,199	$2,995	$2,375
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,900	$2,400	$5,116	$2,400
Marshall Heights - Lincoln Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,350	$1,875	$2,445
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,935	$2,650	$4,260	$2,490
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,046	$2,390	$3,819	$2,543
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,700	$1,999	$3,000	$2,600
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,735	$2,700	$2,610
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,684	$3,555	$2,716
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,584	$4,238	$2,751
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,325	$2,873	$2,773
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,850	$2,850
Glover Park, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,150	$3,250	$2,850
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,895	$2,610	$3,600	$2,898
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,058	$2,400	$3,143	$2,950
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,500	$1,850	$3,125	$2,950
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,775	$2,263	$3,550	$2,950
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,750	$2,799	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,793	$2,923	$3,200
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,595	$3,620	$3,225
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,900	$3,200	$4,700	$4,500

Top Counties Near St. Mary's

There are a total of 18 counties located by St. Mary's, MD. Some of these counties include Fredericksburg, VA, Calvert, MD, and Alexandria, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,675. That's roughly around $19 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 $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,195, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by St. Mary's, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in St. Mary's, MD is 4.68% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in St. Mary's, MD is 16.91% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in St. Mary's, MD is 13.82% 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	$1,350	$1,498	$1,850	$2,000
Calvert, MD	N/A	$1,550	$2,300	$2,598
Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,025	$2,750	$2,612
Stafford, VA	$1,200	$1,500	$1,873	$2,650
Arlington, VA	$1,783	$2,300	$3,172	$2,700
Prince George's, MD	$1,775	$1,750	$2,175	$2,800
Prince William, VA	$1,200	$1,500	$2,200	$2,814
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,500	$1,800	$2,400	$2,950
Charles, MD	$1,200	$1,500	$2,150	$2,998
Fairfax, VA	$1,525	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100

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 $2,838. 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 $1,569 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,948 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,530. 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 $1,950 per month. Or in other words, $32 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,644 per month. Which comes out to $27 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	$1,800	$2,577	$4,238	$2,835
20001, Washington, DC	$1,998	$2,300	$3,348	$3,000
20002, Washington, DC	$1,825	$1,950	$2,700	$2,500
22314, Alexandria, VA	$1,725	$2,350	$3,235	$2,890
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,808	$2,450	$3,278	$2,600
20020, Washington, DC	$2,332	$1,650	$1,825	$2,332
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,465	$3,700	$3,235
20003, Washington, DC	$2,367	$2,500	$3,548	$2,708
20011, Washington, DC	$1,335	$1,750	$2,825	$2,963
20009, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,325	$3,500	$2,800

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 $2,300. 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 $1,495 and an average price per square feet of $35.88. There are a total of 1 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 $1,390 and an average price per square feet of $20.42. There are a total of 11 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 $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $21.41. There are a total of 15 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 -0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% 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 $1,840/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.