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Rental Market Trends in McKinleyville, CA

What is the average rent in Mckinleyville, CA?

$915/month

Average Rent

510 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Mckinleyville, CA is $915 per month. This is 44% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/month, making renting in Mckinleyville more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Mckinleyville, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $915 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,329 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$915/month
510 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,329/month
957 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,490/month
1,640 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Mckinleyville, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $17 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mckinleyville, CA?

Because the average rent in Mckinleyville is $915, you’ll want to make about $3,050 per month or $36,600 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Mckinleyville, CA

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4660 Fieldbrook Rd

4660 Fieldbrook Rd

4660 Fieldbrook Rd,
McKinleyville, CA 95519

$2,800

3 Beds

1457 Merganser Dr

1457 Merganser Dr

1457 Merganser Dr,
McKinleyville, CA 95519

$2,300

3 Beds

1645 Blackhawk Ln

1645 Blackhawk Ln

1645 Blackhawk Ln,
McKinleyville, CA 95519

$1,700

2 Beds

1238 Fernwood Dr

1238 Fernwood Dr

1238 Fernwood Dr,
McKinleyville, CA 95519

$2,500

4 Beds

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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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