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Great Mills

·37th most expensive in Maryland·Rental market data updated monthly for Great Mills, MD
Median rent (all units)
$2,168/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
+$206
Stable (Monthly)
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Great Mills · $2,168
More expensive than 68% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
36% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,168/mo, rent takes about 36% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$87,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Great Mills's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,360
1 BR
$1,480
2 BR
$1,670
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR+
$2,570
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,670/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,168 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$26,016/yr
At $2,168/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Great Mills is $2,168/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,360/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,670/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,480/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,080/mo.

At 36% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Great Mills ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Great Mills an affordable city for renters?

Great Mills is considered moderate for renters. At $2,168/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Great Mills slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Great Mills?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,168/mo in Great Mills.

Is rent going up or down in Great Mills?

Rent in Great Mills has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Great Mills rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Great Mills is middle-of-the-pack for Maryland for rent, ranking #37 out of 94 tracked cities at $2,168/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Great Mills?

Lexington Park is nearby and more affordable at $1,722/mo, which is $446 less than Great Mills.

How does Great Mills rent compare to the national average?

Great Mills's median rent of $2,168/mo is $206 (10%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #37 out of 94 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,168/mo, rent takes ~36% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Great Mills 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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