What is the average apartment size in Mechanicsville?

The average size for a Mechanicsville, VA apartment is 949 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Mechanicsville?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Mechanicsville is $1,757 per month, a 6.06% increase from last year’s average of $1,656.

What is the average apartment size in Mechanicsville?

The typical apartment in Mechanicsville offers about 949 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Mechanicsville, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Mechanicsville?

The typical rent budget in Mechanicsville ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 66% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Mechanicsville?

In Mechanicsville, 23% of households rent while 77% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mechanicsville is $1,757, a 6.06% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,656.

One-bedroom apartments provide 721 square feet for $1,551, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,780 offer 956 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,162 sq ft) for $1,858, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Mechanicsville, VA

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,757	949 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,551	721 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,780	956 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,858	1,162 sq. ft.

Mechanicsville, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Mechanicsville, VA have increased by 6.06% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,656 to $1,757.

What's the typical rent budget in Mechanicsville, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Mechanicsville, VA (66%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Mechanicsville, VA?

3,407 or 23% of the households in Mechanicsville, VA are renter-occupied while 11,730 or 77% are owner-occupied.

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How Mechanicsville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Mechanicsville	$1,757
Richmond	$1,583
Arlington	$2,667
Alexandria	$2,158
Charlottesville	$2,091
Newport News	$1,424
Norfolk	$1,552
Virginia Beach	$1,728
Roanoke	$1,328
Woodbridge	$2,080
Henrico	$1,581
Midlothian, VA	$1,880
Glen Allen, VA	$1,793
Petersburg, VA	$1,306
Chester, VA	$1,719
Hopewell, VA	$1,236
Chesterfield, VA	$1,760
Prince George, VA	$1,371
Ashland, VA	$1,797
Colonial Heights, VA	$1,320

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Mechanicsville apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.