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Rental Market Trends in Mechanicsville, VA

What is the average rent in Mechanicsville, VA?

$1,540/month

Average Rent

740 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Mechanicsville, VA is $1,540 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Mechanicsville rent prices are 6% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Mechanicsville, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,540 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,734 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,934 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,540/month
740 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,734/month
949 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,934/month
1,166 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,190/month
1,792 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,905/month
2,350 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Mechanicsville, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $21 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Mechanicsville, VA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mechanicsville, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
36% $1,001 - $1,500/month
45% $1,501 - $2,000/month
18% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mechanicsville, VA?

Because the average rent in Mechanicsville is $1,540, you’ll want to make about $5,133 per month or $61,596 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Mechanicsville, VA

139 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Mechanicsville, VA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment communities in Mechanicsville we think you'll love

Sherwood Apartment Homes

Sherwood Apartment Homes

7112 Mechanicsville Tpke,
Mechanicsville, VA 23111

$1,459 - $2,319 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Cambridge Square Apartments

Cambridge Square Apartments

7125 Brandy Run Dr,
Mechanicsville, VA 23111

$1,781 - $2,529 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Charleston Ridge Apartments

Charleston Ridge Apartments

10449 Atlee Station Rd,
Mechanicsville, VA 23116

$1,601 - $2,332 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Mill Trace Village Apartments

Mill Trace Village Apartments

7160 Ellerson Mill Cir,
Mechanicsville, VA 23111

$1,518 - $2,933 Total Monthly Price

2-3 Beds

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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