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Rental Market Trends in McLean, VA

What is the average rent in McLean, VA?

$2,466/month

Average Rent

778 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in McLean, VA is $2,466 per month. This is 50% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making McLean one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in McLean, you can expect to pay about $2,382 per month for a studio, $2,466 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,272 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $5,186 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,382/month
835 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,466/month
778 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,272/month
1,138 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$5,186/month
1,619 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,327/month
1,006 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$9,288/month
3,849 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,645/month
825 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,177/month
1,218 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,630/month
1,266 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in McLean, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $11 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in McLean, VA
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in McLean, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in McLean?

Based on current rent prices, Hunting Ridge, Tysons East and Tysons Central are the most affordable neighborhoods in McLean.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hunting Ridge
$2,838/month
765 Sq Ft
Tysons East
$2,927/month
756 Sq Ft
Tysons Central
$2,929/month
789 Sq Ft
The Rotonda
$2,929/month
783 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in McLean?

Based on current rent prices, Tysons Central, The Rotonda and Tysons East are the most expensive neighborhoods in McLean.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Tysons Central
$2,929/month
789 Sq Ft
The Rotonda
$2,929/month
783 Sq Ft
Tysons East
$2,927/month
756 Sq Ft
Hunting Ridge
$2,838/month
765 Sq Ft

Which McLean neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in McLean with the most apartments available are Tysons Central, Tysons East and The Rotonda .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Tysons Central
$2,929/month
789 Sq Ft
Tysons East
$2,927/month
756 Sq Ft
The Rotonda
$2,929/month
783 Sq Ft
Hunting Ridge
$2,838/month
765 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in McLean, VA?

Because the average rent in McLean is $2,466, you’ll want to make about $8,220 per month or $98,640 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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McLean, VA

1,384 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does McLean, VA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare McLean, VA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Hunting Ridge

McLean, VA

Tysons Central

McLean, VA

Studio
-
$2,555/month
One Bedroom
-
$2,451/month
Two Bedroom
-
$3,304/month
Three Bedroom
-
$5,368/month
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The Point at McLean

7480 Birdwood Ave,
McLean, VA 22102

$1,673 - $6,199 Plus Fees

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Nouvelle

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McLean, VA 22102

$2,218 - $3,848 Total Monthly Price

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Mclean, VA 22102

$2,313 - $9,158 Total Monthly Price

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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