Average Rent in McLean, VA

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Current Versus Historical McLean, VA Rents

McLean rentals average $1,900 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,000, 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 decreased by $3,832 (-66.27%) year-over-year from $5,782 to $1,950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $617 (-29.13%) year-over-year from $2,117 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $158 (-3.97%) year-over-year from $3,983 to $3,825. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $117 (-2.70%) year-over-year from $4,317 to $4,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (1.55%) year-over-year from $5,367 to $5,450. 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 up by 1.87% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 18.48% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.43% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.63% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.95% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$19.14	$1,500	$2,117 (-29.13%)	$1,567 (-4.26%)
2 BR	$45.00	$3,825	$3,983 (-3.97%)	$2,967 (28.93%)
3 BR	$27.38	$4,200	$4,317 (-2.70%)	$3,708 (13.26%)
4+ BR	$20.23	$5,450	$5,367 (1.55%)	$5,132 (6.20%)

Historical Rents in McLean, VA

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Top Cities Near McLean

There are a total of 18 cities nearby McLean. The average rent in McLean is currently $2,871 per month. A total of 17 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near McLean, VA is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,198 per month.

Let's compare McLean, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 6.58% more affordable. Two bedrooms in McLean, VA are about 34.04% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.94% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 18 total cities near McLean, VA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,025	$2,750	$2,612
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	$1,700	$2,521	$2,595	$2,651
Arlington, VA	$1,783	$2,300	$3,172	$2,700
Washington, DC	$1,850	$2,200	$3,072	$2,700
Oakton, VA	N/A	$1,950	$2,500	$2,800
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,025	$2,863	$2,900
North Bethesda, MD	$1,725	$2,100	$2,750	$2,975
Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,441	$3,834	$3,695
Potomac, MD	$1,563	$2,050	$2,550	$4,200
McLean, VA	N/A	$1,900	$3,900	$5,198

Top Neighborhoods Near McLean

There are a total of 26 neighborhoods in or near McLean. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Radnor - Fort Myer Heights. We've included all of these top 26 neighborhoods in or near McLean, VA in the following table.

The average rent for these 26 neighborhoods in or near McLean, VA is currently around $2,663 per month. A total of 26 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than McLean's average rent, which is actually $5,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near McLean, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,595 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near McLean. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$1,000	$1,200	$1,599	$1,595
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,470	$1,983	$2,982	$2,001
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,100	$3,250	$2,100
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,788	$1,600	$2,000	$2,125
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$1,950	$1,497	$1,800	$2,175
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,650	$2,350
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,199	$2,995	$2,375
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,900	$2,400	$5,116	$2,400
Marshall Heights - Lincoln Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,350	$1,875	$2,445
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,935	$2,650	$4,260	$2,490
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,046	$2,390	$3,819	$2,543
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,700	$1,999	$3,000	$2,600
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,735	$2,700	$2,610
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,684	$3,555	$2,716
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,584	$4,238	$2,751
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,325	$2,873	$2,773
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,850	$2,850
Glover Park, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,150	$3,250	$2,850
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,895	$2,610	$3,600	$2,898
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,058	$2,400	$3,143	$2,950
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,500	$1,850	$3,125	$2,950
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,775	$2,263	$3,550	$2,950
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,793	$2,923	$3,200
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,750	$2,799	$3,200
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,595	$3,620	$3,225
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,900	$3,200	$4,700	$4,500

Top Counties Near McLean

There are a total of 3 counties located by 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 $2,612. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,100, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by McLean, VA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in McLean, VA is 6.58% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in McLean, VA is 29.49% 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	$2,025	$2,750	$2,612
Arlington, VA	$1,783	$2,300	$3,172	$2,700
Fairfax, VA	$1,525	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100

Top Zipcodes Near McLean

There are a total of 43 zipcodes in or near McLean, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,840. 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 $1,595 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,948 per month is 22101, McLean, VA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,600. That's at least $35 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near McLean, VA is $1,999 per month. Or in other words, $34 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,775 per month. Which comes out to $30 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in McLean, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
22101, McLean, VA	N/A	$1,900	$3,900	$4,948
22102, McLean, VA	N/A	$2,025	$2,863	$2,850
20817, Bethesda, MD	$1,563	$1,899	$2,400	$4,590
20016, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,577	$4,238	$2,835
22203, Arlington, VA	$1,898	$2,500	$3,600	$2,687
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,808	$2,450	$3,278	$2,600
20007, Washington, DC	$1,673	$2,275	$3,873	$3,900
22209, Arlington, VA	$1,725	$2,100	$3,370	$2,482
20815, Chevy Chase, MD	$1,645	$2,488	$3,505	$3,500
22041, Lake Barcroft, VA	$1,700	$2,200	$2,600	$2,651

Frequently Asked Questions - McLean Average Rents

What is the average rent price in McLean, VA?

The average monthly rental price for McLean, VA apartments for rent is approximately $5,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 McLean, VA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in McLean, VA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $19.14. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in McLean.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in McLean, VA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,900 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 McLean.

How have rent prices in McLean, VA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in McLean, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.66%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.29%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in McLean, VA?

A reasonable rent price in McLean, VA is around $4,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.