*Prices shown are estimates for the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia area and may vary based on terrain, obstacles, gate access, and grass condition. Contact us for a personalized quote.
Our free lawn mowing cost calculator prices your service by lot size, frequency, and condition. In the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia area, weekly mowing for a typical suburban lawn (5,000–10,000 sq ft) runs about $60 per visit, ranging from $45 for small yards to $180+ for lots over an acre.
Frequency matters: weekly service gets the best rate because the crew is maintaining, not recovering. Bi-weekly cuts cost about 15% more per visit, monthly about 30% more, and a one-time cut carries a 50% premium — overgrown grass takes longer, dulls blades, and needs double passes.
| Lawn Size | Per Visit (Weekly) |
|---|---|
| Up to 5,000 sq ft | $45 |
| 5,000–10,000 sq ft | $60 |
| 10,000–20,000 sq ft | $80 |
| Up to 3/4 acre | $100 |
| 3/4 to 1 acre | $140 |
| Over 1 acre | $180+ |
| Edging & trimming | +$15 |
| Core aeration | +$90 |
Most homeowners pay $45–$100 per visit for professional mowing, with the DMV-area average around $60 for a typical suburban lot on a weekly schedule. Larger properties and one-time cuts cost more.
If you run a lawn care business, price from your hourly cost: most solo operators target $50–$70 per crew-hour after fuel and equipment. The tier table above reflects competitive DMV retail rates — and weekly-contract discounts keep routes dense and profitable.
When grass stops growing — typically when daytime temperatures stay below about 50°F, which in the mid-Atlantic means late October to mid-November. A final short cut before winter helps prevent snow mold.
Weekly during the growing season — you should never remove more than a third of the blade at once, and in spring a bi-weekly schedule almost always breaks that rule. Bi-weekly works fine in slower summer months.
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