Average Rent in McLean, VA

Current Versus Historical McLean, VA Rents

McLean rentals average $1,500 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,400, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $2,110 (-98.97%) year-over-year from $2,132 to $22. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $333 (28.57%) year-over-year from $1,167 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $192 (6.95%) year-over-year from $2,758 to $2,950. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $817 (22.17%) year-over-year from $3,683 to $4,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $935 (20.48%) year-over-year from $4,565 to $5,500. 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 97.32% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.69% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.85% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.20% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.30% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$0.90	$1,500	$1,167 (28.57%)	$1,658 (-9.55%)
3 BR	$2.76	$4,500	$3,683 (22.17%)	$3,216 (39.93%)
4+ BR	$2.04	$5,500	$4,565 (20.48%)	$4,675 (17.65%)

Historical Rents in McLean, VA

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Top Cities Near McLean

There are a total of 7 cities nearby McLean. The average rent in McLean is currently $2,469 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Silver Spring, MD, with an average rent of $2,165, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near McLean, VA is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,600 per month.

Let's compare McLean, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in McLean, VA is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 40.13% more affordable. Two bedrooms in McLean, VA are about inf% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near McLean, VA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Silver Spring, MD	$1,759	$2,102	$2,748	$2,165
Alexandria, VA	$1,933	$1,882	$2,575	$2,203
McNair, VA	$1,862	$2,041	$2,465	$2,237
Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$1,998	$2,542	$2,469
Arlington, VA	$2,116	$2,417	$3,350	$2,694
Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,540	$3,695	$2,962
Bethesda, MD	$2,188	$2,610	$3,614	$3,600

Top Neighborhoods Near McLean

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near McLean. Some of these neighborhoods include Dupont Circle, Columbia Heights, and Logan Circle - Shaw. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near McLean, VA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near McLean, VA is currently around $2,894 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near McLean, Dupont Circle has the most affordable average rent at $2,300 per month. Whereas, at $3,020 average rent per month, Logan Circle - Shaw is the most expensive neighborhood in or near McLean. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,159	$2,437	$4,467	$2,300
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$2,181	$2,523	$4,000	$2,894
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,795	$4,020	$3,020

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 $2,775. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Alexandria, VA. It's average rent per month is $2,203. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,962, District of Columbia, DC is the most expensive county by McLean, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in McLean, VA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in McLean, VA is 46.93% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in McLean, VA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Alexandria, VA	$1,933	$1,882	$2,575	$2,203
Arlington, VA	$2,116	$2,417	$3,350	$2,694
Fairfax, VA	$1,862	$1,991	$2,561	$2,855
District of Columbia, DC	$2,000	$2,540	$3,695	$2,962

Top Zipcodes Near McLean

There are a total of 13 zipcodes in or near McLean, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,500. A total of 13 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 22311, Alexandria, VA at $2,022 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,484 per month is 20815, Chevy Chase, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,815. That's at least $4 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near McLean, VA is $2,313 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,417 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart 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
22201, Arlington, VA	$2,101	$2,375	$3,588	$2,500
20815, Chevy Chase, MD	$2,085	$2,719	$3,417	$3,484
20008, Washington, DC	$1,728	$2,313	$3,456	$2,373
22311, Alexandria, VA	N/A	$1,799	$2,177	$2,022
20009, Washington, DC	$2,199	$2,510	$4,336	$2,894
20005, Washington, DC	$1,712	$2,795	$4,063	$2,845
22312, Lincolnia, VA	N/A	$1,996	$2,537	$2,455
22202, Arlington, VA	$2,232	$2,308	$3,240	$2,775
20001, Washington, DC	$2,040	$2,457	$3,730	$2,950
20910, Silver Spring, MD	$1,759	$2,102	$2,750	$2,164

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 $5,400. 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 studio apartment in McLean, VA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in McLean.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $0.90. There are a total of 3 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 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 -0.99%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.29%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in McLean, VA?

A reasonable rent price in McLean, VA is around $4,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.