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Mechanicsville

Pop. 38,683·37th most expensive in Virginia·Rental market data updated monthly for Mechanicsville, VA
Median rent (all units)
$2,139/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
+$174
Stable (Monthly)
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Mechanicsville · $2,139
More expensive than 66% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,139/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$86,000/yr
Local median income
$98,595/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Mechanicsville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,745
1 BR
$1,810
2 BR
$2,005
3 BR
$2,535
4 BR+
$3,135
Research median
$2,005/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,668/yr
At $2,139/mo median
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Rents are climbing (2.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Mechanicsville, VA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 35.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,683
Median income
$98,595
Median age
41.8
Renters
24.5%
Age distribution
21.8%
19%
25.8%
13.7%
19.8%
Under 1821.8%
18–3419%
35–5425.8%
55–6413.7%
65+19.8%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
83.3%
White83.3%
Black8.4%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian1.5%
Other4%
Education (25+)
27.7%
30.8%
35.8%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma27.7%
Some college30.8%
Bachelor's+35.8%
Housing tenure
75.5%
24.5%
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Mechanicsville, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$84,833 → $98,595
up 16.2%
Population
37,767 → 38,683
up 2.4%
Renter share
22.1% → 24.5%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
35.2% → 35.8%
+0.6 pts

Median household income rose from $84,833 to $98,595 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.2% shift. The population has grown by 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 37,767 residents to roughly 38,683. Renters now make up 24.5% of households, compared with 22.1% five years ago.

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Mechanicsville rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Mechanicsville, VA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Mechanicsville is $2,139/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,745/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,005/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,810/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,535/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($98,595/yr), Mechanicsville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mechanicsville an affordable city for renters?

Mechanicsville is considered affordable for renters. At $2,139/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($98,595/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mechanicsville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Mechanicsville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,139/mo in Mechanicsville. The local median household income is $98,595/yr, meaning the typical Mechanicsville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Mechanicsville?

Rent in Mechanicsville has increased 2.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Mechanicsville neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Mechanicsville are 23111 ($2,141/mo), and 23116 ($2,204/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Mechanicsville is $2,139/mo.

How does Mechanicsville rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Mechanicsville is middle-of-the-pack for Virginia for rent, ranking #37 out of 83 tracked cities at $2,139/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Mechanicsville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Mechanicsville ($2,139/mo): Highland Springs ($1,581/mo), Montrose ($1,595/mo), East Highland Park ($1,755/mo).

What percentage of Mechanicsville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.5% of Mechanicsville households are renters, while 75.5% are owner-occupied. Mechanicsville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Mechanicsville rent compare to the national average?

Mechanicsville's median rent of $2,139/mo is $174 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #37 out of 83 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,139/mo, rent takes ~26% of Mechanicsville's median household income ($98,595/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Mechanicsville 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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