Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
McKinleyville, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Mckinleyville

$1,355/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mckinleyville is $1,355 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $585 less per month.

$2.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mckinleyville

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mckinleyville rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in McKinleyville, CA

Average rent prices in Mckinleyville have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in McKinleyville, CA

Rent prices in Mckinleyville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mckinleyville is $1,200, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Mckinleyville run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,355.

Listings

Studio

$950

1%

23%

1 bedroom

$1,095

5%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,400

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,300

10%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

7%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in McKinleyville, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Mckinleyville, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Mckinleyville and Arcata by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mckinleyville

Median rent price$1,355
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mckinleyville, CA is 9% lower than the median rent in Arcata, CA.

Discover rentals in McKinleyville, CA

RHAVEN2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

RHAVEN2

1330 Haven Ln, McKinleyville, CA 95519

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175

Apartment for rent

880 Murray Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mckinleyville apartment for rent in McKinleyville

Apartment for rent

R1305 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9

Excellent

R1305

1305 Haven Ln, McKinleyville, CA 95519

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

1493lake - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

1493lake

1493 Larissa Cir, McKinleyville, CA 95519

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for McKinleyville, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Mckinleyville rental market.

How much is rent in Mckinleyville?

The average rent in Mckinleyville is $1,355 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mckinleyville?

Average rent prices in Mckinleyville have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Mckinleyville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mckinleyville is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $585 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mckinleyville?

To comfortably afford rent in Mckinleyville, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Mckinleyville?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in McKinleyville average around $1,050/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,400/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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