Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
McLean, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where McLean rent stands today

    McLean, VA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $5,500/month. Month over month, rent climbed 3.6%, following recent increases after a decline from the 2025 peak of $6,600/month.

  • McLean rents run roughly 2.8× the $1,940/month national median, placing it among the priciest markets in the country with a small inventory of 71 total rentals.

  • Rent Ranges by Bedroom

    Studios in McLean rent for $2,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,080/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,950/month, with 3-bedrooms at $4,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $6,500/month. The market is dominated by larger units, with 64.1% of rentals having 4 or more bedrooms.

Median rent

Median rent in Mclean

$5,500/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Mclean is $5,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 184% above the national average rent, or $3,560 more per month.

$2.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mclean

71

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mclean rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in McLean, VA

Average rent prices in Mclean have increased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same 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 McLean, VA

Rent prices in Mclean vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mclean is $2,630, whereas a house costs $5,747. 1-bedroom apartments in Mclean run $2,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,625.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

28%

-

1 bedroom

$2,080

6%

26%

2 bedroom

$2,950

8%

1%

3 bedroom

$4,500

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$6,500

7%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,080

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in McLean, VA, 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 Mclean, VA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Mclean and Alexandria by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mclean

Median rent price$5,500
increased by184%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mclean, VA is 112% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, VA.

Discover rentals in McLean, VA

5d+ ago

House for rent in McLean

APARTMENT - Other - MCLEAN, VA

736 Ridge Dr, McLean, VA 22101

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

House for rent

2115 Preston Square Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in McLean

TOWNHOME - Colonial - FALLS CHURCH, VA

2115 Preston Square Ct, McLean, VA 22043

3 beds

3 baths

$3,800

House for rent

7412 Hallcrest Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in McLean

TOWNHOME - Colonial - MCLEAN, VA

7412 Hallcrest Dr, McLean, VA 22102

3 beds

3 baths

$3,895

House for rent

1828 Youngblood St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in McLean

SINGLE_FAMILY - MCLEAN, VA

1828 Youngblood St, McLean, VA 22101

5 beds

3.5 baths

$4,100

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for McLean, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Mclean rental market.

How much is rent in Mclean?

The average rent in Mclean is $5,500 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mclean?

Average rent prices in Mclean have increased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Mclean rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mclean is 184% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,560 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mclean?

To comfortably afford rent in Mclean, you'd need to earn approximately $220,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in McLean average around $2,400/month and two-bedrooms approximately $4,050/month. Both bedroom types have seen increases year over year, with one-bedrooms up 27.9% and two-bedrooms up 19.7%.

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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