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Mclean

Pop. 49,627·13th most expensive in Virginia·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,769/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
+$804
Rising (Monthly)
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Mclean · $2,769
More expensive than 86% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
45/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what Mclean's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,769/mo
Expected by trend
$2,695/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,243
1 BR
$2,286
2 BR
$2,576
3 BR
$3,223
4 BR+
$3,799
Research median
$2,576/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$33,228/yr
At $2,769/mo median
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Rents are climbing (4.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Mclean, VA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 84.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,627
Median income
$250,001
Median age
46.6
Renters
13.9%
Age distribution
25.4%
28.4%
15.2%
20.2%
Under 1825.4%
18–3410.7%
35–5428.4%
55–6415.2%
65+20.2%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
65.9%
20.9%
White65.9%
Black1.7%
Hispanic6.3%
Asian20.9%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
84.3%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma4.8%
Some college7.9%
Bachelor's+84.3%
Housing tenure
86.1%
13.9%
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Mclean, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,168 → $2,769
up 27.7%
Income
$242,610 → $250,001
up 3.0%
Population
49,310 → 49,627
up 0.6%
Renter share
12.2% → 13.9%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
84.7% → 84.3%
-0.4 pts

Rent in Mclean, VA has climbed 27.7% since 2021, going from about $2,168 per month to roughly $2,769 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in Mclean, VA now reports about $250,001, up from $242,610 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 24.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 13.9% of households rent today, against 12.2% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Mclean, VA reflects that arc in its own way.

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About renting in Mclean, VA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Mclean is $2,769/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,243/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,576/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,286/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,223/mo.

At 13% of local median household income ($250,001/yr), Mclean ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mclean an affordable city for renters?

Mclean is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,769/mo, rent takes approximately 13% of the local median household income ($250,001/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mclean falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Mclean?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $111,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,769/mo in Mclean. The local median household income is $250,001/yr, meaning the typical Mclean household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Mclean?

Rent in Mclean has increased 4.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Mclean neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Mclean are 22102 ($2,644/mo), and 22101 ($4,410/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Mclean is $2,769/mo.

How does Mclean rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Mclean is one of the pricier cities in Virginia for rent, ranking #13 out of 83 tracked cities at $2,769/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Mclean?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Mclean ($2,769/mo): Annandale ($2,462/mo), Falls Church ($2,537/mo).

What percentage of Mclean residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.9% of Mclean households are renters, while 86.1% are owner-occupied. Mclean leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Mclean rent compare to the national average?

Mclean's median rent of $2,769/mo is $804 (41%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #13 out of 83 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
13%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,769/mo, rent takes ~13% of Mclean's median household income ($250,001/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Mclean 13%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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