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Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
McKinleyville, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Mckinleyville
$1,400/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Mckinleyville is $1,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mckinleyville
29
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mckinleyville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in McKinleyville, CA
Average rent prices in Mckinleyville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,375, whereas a house costs $2,287. 1-bedroom apartments in Mckinleyville run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 | No Change | 60% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 |  4% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,425 | 13% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 33% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Butte | $1,400 | |
Mckinleyville | $1,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,375 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 29% | - | |
Houses | $2,287 | 15% | 3% |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last year
60%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,425
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last year
33%
Mckinleyville
Average rent
$1,400
Butte
Average rent
$1,400
Apartments
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
29%
Houses
Average rent
$2,287
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
3%
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
26%lower than the national median
24%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mckinleyville, CA is 3% lower than the median rent in Arcata, CA.
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23%Discover rentals in McKinleyville, CA
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4d ago
1138 1138 - 1192 Gassaway Road, McKinleyville, CA 95519
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1330 Haven Ln, McKinleyville, CA 95519
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1431 Larissa Cir, McKinleyville, CA 95519
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1680 Black Hawk Ln, McKinleyville, CA 95519
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mckinleyville house for rent in McKinleyville
760 Beachwood Ct, McKinleyville, CA 95519
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Mckinleyville house for rent in McKinleyville
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
2465 Blackbird Ave, McKinleyville, CA 95519
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mckinleyville apartment for rent in McKinleyville
2467 Blackbird Ave #1, McKinleyville, CA 95519
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 26
3d ago
2465 Blackbird Ave, McKinleyville, CA 95519
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1138 1138 - 1192 Gassaway Road, McKinleyville, CA 95519
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mckinleyville apartment for rent in McKinleyville
2467 Blackbird Ave #1, McKinleyville, CA 95519
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Mckinleyville house for rent in McKinleyville
3 beds
2 baths
$2,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
1983 Sutter Rd, McKinleyville, CA 95519
Studio
1 bath
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
2355 Bates Ln, McKinleyville, CA 95519
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Mckinleyville condo for rent in McKinleyville
1921 Lime Ave #B, McKinleyville, CA 95519
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 5
5d+ ago
1060 Coach Way, McKinleyville, CA 95519
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1330 Haven Ln, McKinleyville, CA 95519
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Mckinleyville condo for rent in McKinleyville
1921 Lime Ave #B, McKinleyville, CA 95519
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 5
3d ago
1640 Margo Ln, McKinleyville, CA 95519
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
2465 Blackbird Ave, McKinleyville, CA 95519
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,400 per month as of October 31, 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 3% since last year.
How does Mckinleyville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mckinleyville is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $56,000/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).