McLean Gardens

Washington, DC

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McLean Gardens - Washington, DC

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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 March 2025, the average apartment rent in McLean Gardens is $2,155 for a studio, $2,486 for one bedroom, and $3,822 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in McLean Gardens has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,155/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 760 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,486/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,037 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,822/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

82

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

59

Good Transit

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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

71

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

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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† 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 2025.