McLean Gardens

Washington, DC

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McLean Gardens - Washington, DC Area Guide

A family-friendly oasis along Wisconsin Avenue

Suburban Park-Like Accessible Family-Friendly Affordable

A residential neighborhood offering quality yet affordable rentals in comparison to neighborhoods closer to DC, McLean Gardens is a great place for families and commuters. Although there is affordability here, there are also upscale, luxury options for renters as well. McLean Gardens has a park-like atmosphere and is home to the Newark Park, a small, tree-filled park beloved by children in the area that features a dog park, community garden, and playground. McLean Gardens has a suburban feel and is known for its peaceful, family-friendly streets while maintaining proximity to Downtown Washington, DC, located just four miles southeast.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in McLean Gardens is $1,798 for a studio, $2,522 for one bedroom, and $3,701 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in McLean Gardens has decreased by -5.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,798/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 743 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,522/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 962 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,701/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

90 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

50 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Discovery Creek Children's Museum
  • Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
  • National Zoo
  • Dumbarton Oaks
  • Tudor Place House & Garden

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.