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Princess Anne, MD

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A royal combination of small-town charm and historic character

Riverside Historic Scenic Affordable Rural Diverse College Town

Situated at the mouth of the Manokin River, Princess Anne is a quiet community in eastern Maryland. Princess Anne exudes a small-town vibe with plenty of historic character. Established in 1733, Princess Anne is regarded for preserving its architectural heritage well, from Teackle Mansion to the slew of old-fashioned buildings that line Somerset Avenue.

Princess Anne is home to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, which provides the community with an array of cultural and educational opportunities. Although Princess Anne is largely residential, the community enjoys access to a host of shops, markets, and restaurants clustered alongside U.S. 13 in addition to Somerset Avenue. Princess Anne sits within a three-hour drive of destinations like Washington, DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Virginia Beach, affording residents numerous options for day trips and weekend getaways.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Princess Anne, MD is $529 for a studio, $672 for one bedroom, $1,261 for two bedrooms, and $1,350 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Princess Anne has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$672/month
700 Sq Ft
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Transportation

34

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

36

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Greenwood Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-5

474 Students

2
out of 10

Washington Academy And High School

Public

Grades 8-12

597 Students

2
out of 10

Washington Academy And High School

Public

Grades 8-12

597 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Airports

  • Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional

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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 2025.