Last updated on June 19, 2026

Average rent in
McLean, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Mclean, VA rent fell 11.4% year over year, with a current median of $4,875/month. Despite this decline, rent increased 5.5% month over month, showing some recent upward movement after a longer cooldown since the peak in April 2025.

  • Vs. national rents

    Mclean rents are 150.0% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the priciest metro areas. The market is small with 53 total rentals, mostly large homes.

  • Price ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Mclean start around $2,070/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,195/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,850/month, while 3-bedrooms rise to $4,300/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $6,198/month. The 4+ bedroom segment commands the highest median rent.

Median rent

Median rent in Mclean

$4,875/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mclean is $4,875 per month as of June 2026. This is 150% above the national average rent, or $2,925 more per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mclean

53

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mclean rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%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 5% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $2,500, whereas a house costs $5,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Mclean run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,012.

Listings

Studio

$2,070

34%

-

1 bedroom

$2,195

4%

14%

2 bedroom

$2,850

21%

27%

3 bedroom

$4,300

3%

No Change

4 bedroom

$6,197

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,070

Last 30 days

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,197

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

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$4,875
increased by150%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mclean, VA is 88% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, VA.

Discover rentals in McLean, VA

1641 International Dr #304 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in McLean

CONDOS - Colonial - MCLEAN, VA

1641 International Dr #304, McLean, VA 22102

2 beds

1 bath

$2,450

Condo for rent

2126 Glenn Spring Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in McLean

TOWNHOME - Colonial - FALLS CHURCH, VA

2126 Glenn Spring Ct, McLean, VA 22043

3 beds

3.5 baths

$3,250

House for rent

2125 Preston Square Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in McLean

TOWNHOME - Colonial - FALLS CHURCH, VA

2125 Preston Square Ct, McLean, VA 22043

3 beds

3 baths

$3,300

House for rent

7027 Alicent Pl - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in McLean

TOWNHOME - Colonial - MCLEAN, VA

7027 Alicent Pl, McLean, VA 22101

3 beds

2.5 baths

$3,650

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 $4,875 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mclean?

Average rent prices in Mclean have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Mclean rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mclean is 150% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,925 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 $195,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

McLean's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,200 per month, while two-bedroom units reach around $4,100 monthly. These Northern Virginia rental prices reflect the area's established community status and proximity to Washington D.C.

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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