Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
McKinleyville, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Mckinleyville

$1,300/mo

decreased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mckinleyville is $1,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$2.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mckinleyville

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mckinleyville rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 $2,275. 1-bedroom apartments in Mckinleyville run $1,090 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$995

1%

-

1 bedroom

$1,090

2%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,360

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,200

1%

22%

4 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,090

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,360

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

2%

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$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mckinleyville, CA is 13% lower than the median rent in Arcata, CA.

Discover rentals in McKinleyville, CA

RHAVEN2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

RHAVEN2

1330 Haven Ln, McKinleyville, CA 95519

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175

R1431 - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.6

Very good

R1431

1431 Larissa Cir, McKinleyville, CA 95519

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

1138-1192 Gassaway [PRM: Renee] (17) - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1138-1192 Gassaway [PRM: Renee] (17)

1138 1138 - 1192 Gassaway Road, McKinleyville, CA 95519

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

McKinleyville Townhouse - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

McKinleyville Townhouse

2728 Central Ave, McKinleyville, CA 95519

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

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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 $1,300 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mckinleyville?

Average rent prices in Mckinleyville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.

How does Mckinleyville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mckinleyville is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the lowest rental prices in McKinleyville, running about 19% lower than June's peak costs, making it the most budget-friendly time to apartment hunt.

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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