A county-by-county breakdown of mobile home lot rents across Maryland — from $250/month in Somerset County to $1,100/month in Montgomery County.
Maryland is one of the most expensive states in the country — but it doesn't have to be. If you know where to look, you can find communities across the state where mobile home lot rents run as low as $250–$400 per month, giving you affordable, stable housing with all the benefits of living in Maryland.
We've ranked every Maryland county by average mobile home lot rent, employment access, and quality of life to help you find the best value for your dollar.
What is lot rent? In a mobile home community, you own your home but rent the land (the "lot") it sits on. Lot rent typically covers water, sewer, trash, and road maintenance. It's the primary ongoing cost of mobile home living — and it varies dramatically by county.
Somerset County is Maryland's most affordable county, period. Located on the lower Eastern Shore near Crisfield and Princess Anne, lot rents here are the lowest in the state. The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) provides stable employment, and the Chesapeake Bay waterman culture makes for a unique quality of life. If you want maximum affordability and don't mind rural living, Somerset is unbeatable.
Maryland's westernmost county in the Appalachian Mountains offers stunning scenery and extremely low lot rents. The Deep Creek Lake area is a four-season resort destination, meaning year-round employment in tourism and hospitality. Frostburg State University also provides stable jobs. The tradeoff is distance — Baltimore is 3 hours away.
Caroline County is Maryland's most rural Eastern Shore county — no Bay frontage, no beach towns, just quiet farmland and the Choptank River. That translates to very affordable lot rents in a peaceful setting. Denton is the county seat, and the county is within 45 minutes of both the Bay Bridge and Salisbury.
Cumberland anchors western Maryland's Allegany County and offers some of the state's lowest lot rents alongside a revitalized downtown, the C&O Canal towpath, and easy access to West Virginia. UPMC Western Maryland and Frostburg State University are major employers. I-68 provides a direct connection east to Hagerstown and Baltimore.
Maryland's largest county by area is dominated by the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge and tidal marshes. Cambridge is a charming waterfront city with growing dining and arts scenes. Lot rents are very affordable and the county offers excellent access to hunting, fishing, and the Chesapeake Bay.
| County | Avg Lot Rent Range | Parks Listed | Key Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | $250–$400/mo | 4 | UMES, seafood industry |
| Garrett | $250–$450/mo | 5 | Tourism, Frostburg State |
| Caroline | $260–$450/mo | 5 | Agriculture, poultry processing |
| Allegany | $275–$450/mo | 6 | UPMC Western Maryland |
| Dorchester | $275–$475/mo | 7 | UM Shore Medical, watermen |
| Washington | $375–$600/mo | 8 | Amazon, I-81 logistics |
| Wicomico | $400–$600/mo | 12 | TidalHealth, Salisbury Univ. |
| Carroll | $450–$675/mo | 13 | Various, Baltimore commuters |
| Cecil | $450–$675/mo | 15 | I-95 corridor logistics |
| Harford | $455–$725/mo | 11 | Aberdeen Proving Ground |
| Frederick | $450–$800/mo | 10 | Fort Detrick, biotech |
| Baltimore County | $475–$750/mo | 13 | Port of Baltimore, healthcare |
| Anne Arundel | $450–$900/mo | 21 | Fort Meade/NSA, BWI |
| St. Mary's | $425–$800/mo | 8 | NAVAIR/NAS Patuxent |
| Prince George's | $550–$1,000/mo | 11 | Federal govt, Univ. of MD |
| Howard | $525–$950/mo | 8 | NSA, Amazon, I-95 corridor |
| Montgomery | $750–$1,100/mo | 4 | NIH, FDA, federal agencies |
Some communities include water, sewer, and trash in the lot rent. Others charge separately — which can add $80–$150/month. Always ask what's included before signing a lease.
Most communities allow pets with a monthly fee of $25–$75 per pet. Some limit breeds or sizes. Factor this in if you have animals.
If you own your mobile home, your only ongoing cost is lot rent plus utilities. Buying a used mobile home in rural Maryland can cost as little as $15,000–$40,000, making your total monthly housing cost dramatically lower than any rental or mortgage in the state.
The cheapest lot rent in Garrett County doesn't help much if you're paying $300/month in gas to commute to Baltimore. Factor in transportation costs when comparing locations — a $600/month lot in Anne Arundel County near a MARC train station may be more affordable overall than a $350/month lot in a rural area requiring a long drive.
Pro tip: The Anne Arundel County parks in Lothian (Boone's Mobile Estates, Wayson's Mobile Court) offer 450+ lot communities at $450–$650/month — affordable for Maryland, with easy Route 4 access to DC and Annapolis.
The best way to find available lots is to call parks directly. Most don't advertise online — they rely on word of mouth and direct inquiries. Use the phone numbers on each of our county pages to call parks in your target area and ask about current availability and lot rent.
You can also ask to be put on a waitlist at popular communities. Parks like Boone's Mobile Estates in Anne Arundel County and Lord Calvert in St. Mary's County often have waiting lists due to high demand.
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