Rent by ZIP · St. Mary's County
Rent in Mechanicsville, MD 20659
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,720 (-9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,527 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,300 | $1,440 | -9.7% | $1,170–1,430 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,580 | $1,730 | -8.7% | $1,422–1,738 | $795 ±$155 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,720 | $1,890 | -9% | $1,548–1,892 | $1,240 ±$227 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,160 | $2,340 | -7.7% | $1,944–2,376 | $1,385 ±$328 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,750 | $2,980 | -7.7% | $2,475–3,025 | $1,967 ±$299 |
Small Area FMRs for the St. Mary's County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 St. Mary's County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,787.
What renters pay in 20659
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20658 | Marbury | $2,190 | – |
| 20657 | Lusby | $1,790 | $1,261 |
| 20656 | Loveville | $1,890 | – |
| 20662 | Nanjemoy | $2,140 | – |
| 20664 | Newburg | $2,660 | $1,157 |
| 20653 | Lexington Park | $1,710 | $1,647 |
Fair Market Rents across St. Mary's County, MD · All MD 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.