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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap McLean Studio Apartments | $2,103 | $1,485 | $6,630 |
| Cheap McLean 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,549 | $1,199 | $9,320 |
| Cheap McLean 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,304 | $1,741 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap McLean 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,283 | $2,008 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap McLean 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,280 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
The cheapest available apartment rental in McLean, VA is a Studio unit found at Broadfalls in the Westwood Park neighborhood priced from $1,400. Ashtons in the Maywood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable McLean apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadfalls | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Winter Hill Senior Apartments | Upstairs Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Falls Green | Studio-SCOA | Studio,1BA | $1,623 |
| Cavalier Club | Studio 1Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,648 |
| Cortland at Falls Church | Broad | Studio,1BA | $1,714 |
| West Broad | 1 Bed/1 Bath-ADU 80%-A | 1BR,1BA | $1,730 |
| Broad & Washington | Studio ADU-S7 | Studio,1BA | $1,736 |
| Mayfair House | Renovated 1Bd Top Level | 1BR,1BA | $1,749 |
| Merrill House Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,774 |
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the McLean area is the $2.63 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Kingsley Commons Townhouses in the in the Westwood Park neighborhood starting from $2,730. The second greatest value McLean apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Lee Square Apartments starting at $1,995 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the Westwood Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McLean apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Commons Townhouses | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $2.63 |
| Lee Square Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Mayfair House | Renovated 1Bd Top Level | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Dolley Madison at Tysons | Colonial One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| PeachTree of McLean | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A3 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Tysons View | One Bedroom Lower Level | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Spring Valley Apartments | Share 2 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Ashtons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Winter Hill Senior Apartments | Upstairs Unit | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Broadfalls | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $2.55 |
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Write a ReviewLocated in the northern tier of Virginia and offering easy access to the historic excitement of Washington, DC, McLean is an in-demand locale within the hub of Fairfax County. Home to a number of politicians as well as the CIA, this on-the-map township is a brimming with amenities, from high-end shopping to rave-worthy dining.
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in McLean is at Broadfalls listed at $1,400.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom McLean Apartment is $1,450 at Ashtons.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in McLean is starting from $1,973 at West Broad.
The best deal on a cheap McLean Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ashtons and starts from $2,413.
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