Average Rent in 22101, McLean, VA

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Current Versus Historical 22101, McLean, VA Rents

22101 rentals average $1,800 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,900, or roughly $22 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $13 (0.74%) year-over-year from $1,688 to $1,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $433 (-22.41%) year-over-year from $1,933 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,850 (-31.36%) year-over-year from $5,900 to $4,050. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $317 (7.06%) year-over-year from $4,483 to $4,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $500 (-8.62%) year-over-year from $5,800 to $5,300. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 18.48% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.40% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.68% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.93% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $24.00 $1,500 $1,933 (-22.41%) $1,594 (-5.91%)
2 BR $45.00 $4,050 $5,900 (-31.36%) $2,967 (36.52%)
3 BR $26.54 $4,800 $4,483 (7.06%) $3,842 (24.95%)
4+ BR $20.52 $5,300 $5,800 (-8.62%) $4,792 (10.61%)

Historical Rents in 22101, McLean, VA

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Top Cities Near 22101

There are a total of 19 cities nearby 22101. The average rent in 22101 is currently $2,873 per month. A total of 18 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,101, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 22101, McLean, VA is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,195 per month.

Let's compare 22101, McLean, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 11.44% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 22101, McLean, VA are about 38.69% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.92% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 19 total cities near 22101, McLean, VA in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Silver Spring, MD $1,611 $1,800 $2,150 $2,101
Bailey's Crossroads, VA $1,700 $2,646 $2,598 $2,681
Arlington, VA $1,782 $2,300 $3,200 $2,700
Washington, DC $1,850 $2,203 $3,100 $2,709
Tysons Corner, VA N/A $2,095 $2,850 $2,883
Oakton, VA N/A $1,973 $2,500 $2,950
North Bethesda, MD $1,700 $2,100 $2,750 $3,026
Bethesda, MD $2,171 $2,450 $3,814 $3,793
Potomac, MD $1,563 $2,050 $2,550 $4,200
McLean, VA N/A $1,800 $4,200 $5,195

Top Neighborhoods Near 22101

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near 22101. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Anacostia. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near 22101, McLean, VA in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near 22101, McLean, VA is currently around $2,658 per month. A total of 24 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than 22101's average rent, which is actually $4,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 22101, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,550 per month. Whereas, at $4,700 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 22101. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC $1,000 $1,385 $1,554 $1,550
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC $1,470 $1,970 $3,100 $1,993
Anacostia, Washington, DC $1,950 $1,495 $1,800 $2,060
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA $1,800 $2,100 $3,400 $2,100
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC $1,788 $1,600 $2,100 $2,200
Brookland, Washington, DC N/A $1,700 $2,800 $2,400
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC $1,713 $2,200 $3,000 $2,400
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $1,950 $2,400 $4,946 $2,400
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC $1,895 $2,650 $4,250 $2,479
Kingman Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,750 $2,800 $2,500
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC $2,080 $2,398 $3,839 $2,566
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC $1,700 $2,000 $3,000 $2,600
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC $2,458 $2,684 $3,577 $2,716
Glover Park, Washington, DC $1,695 $2,100 $3,398 $2,725
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $1,800 $2,590 $4,238 $2,752
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA $1,895 $2,644 $3,670 $2,825
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC N/A $1,800 $2,825 $2,850
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC $1,750 $2,123 $3,750 $2,973
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA $2,033 $2,400 $3,170 $2,995
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC $1,500 $1,850 $3,100 $3,000
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC N/A $1,756 $3,100 $3,200
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC $2,020 $2,600 $3,700 $3,250
Petworth, Washington, DC $1,400 $1,825 $2,825 $3,397
Georgetown, Washington, DC $1,990 $3,149 $5,250 $4,700

Top Counties Near 22101

There are a total of 3 counties located by 22101, McLean, VA. Some of these counties include Alexandria, VA, Arlington, VA, and Fairfax, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,700. That's roughly around $31 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,655. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,100, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by 22101, McLean, VA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 22101, McLean, VA is 11.44% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 22101, McLean, VA is 34.52% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Alexandria, VA $1,600 $2,006 $2,750 $2,655
Arlington, VA $1,782 $2,300 $3,200 $2,700
Fairfax, VA $1,498 $1,950 $2,500 $3,100

Top Zipcodes Near 22101

There are a total of 43 zipcodes in or near 22101, McLean, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,848. A total of 43 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20032, Washington, DC at $1,550 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,595 per month is 20817, Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,645. That's at least $37 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 22101, McLean, VA is $2,016 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,773 per month. Which comes out to $29 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 22101, McLean, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
20016, Washington, DC $1,800 $2,587 $4,238 $2,835
20001, Washington, DC $2,015 $2,300 $3,348 $3,050
22201, Arlington, VA $1,900 $2,450 $3,375 $2,600
20002, Washington, DC $1,835 $1,950 $2,773 $2,600
20814, Bethesda, MD $2,171 $2,556 $3,695 $3,269
22102, McLean, VA N/A $2,095 $2,850 $2,850
20009, Washington, DC $1,750 $2,350 $3,598 $2,798
20011, Washington, DC $1,335 $1,775 $2,825 $2,998
22314, Alexandria, VA $1,853 $2,350 $3,240 $2,920
20007, Washington, DC $1,723 $2,250 $3,995 $3,900

Frequently Asked Questions - 22101 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 22101, McLean, VA?
The average monthly rental price for 22101, McLean, VA apartments for rent is approximately $4,900. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 22101, McLean, VA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 22101, McLean, VA.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in 22101, McLean, VA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,800 and an average price per square feet of $24.00. There are a total of 3 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 22101.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in 22101, McLean, VA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,200 and an average price per square feet of $45.00. There are a total of 3 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 22101.
How have rent prices in 22101, McLean, VA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in 22101, McLean, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.31%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in 22101, McLean, VA?
A reasonable rent price in 22101, McLean, VA is around $3,920/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.