Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Leander, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Leander rent stands today

    Leander, TX rent rose 5.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,830/month. Renters are paying $110 more per month on average than last year.

  • Leander sits 3.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a slightly more accessible market for renters despite recent rent increases. The city has 137 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Leander run around $1,326/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,250/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,635/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,995/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,395/month. The inventory is weighted toward larger units, with 3-bed and 4+ bed units making up over 65% of rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Leander

$1,829/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Leander is $1,829 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $70 less per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Leander

137

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Leander rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Leander, TX

Average rent prices in Leander have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Leander, TX

Rent prices in Leander vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Leander is $1,499, whereas a house costs $2,140. 1-bedroom apartments in Leander run $1,296 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,635.

Listings

Studio

$1,326

3%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,250

4%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,635

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,995

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,395

1%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,326

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,635

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Leander, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Leander, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Leander and Austin Round Rock Metro Area by all bedroom counts and property types.

Leander

Median rent price$1,829
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,929
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Leander, TX is 5% lower than the median rent in Austin Round Rock Metro Area, TX.

Discover rentals in Leander, TX

Lakeline Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
Rent special

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Lakeline Apartments

3000 N Lakeline Blvd, Leander, TX 78641

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$999–$1,895

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
23393 Nameless Rd #163 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Leander

3000 N Lakeline Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Leander

3 beds

2 baths

$1,325

20600 Bonanza St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Leander

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Frequently asked questions for Leander, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Leander rental market.

How much is rent in Leander?

The average rent in Leander is $1,829 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Leander?

Average rent prices in Leander have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Leander rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Leander is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $70 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Leander?

To comfortably afford rent in Leander, you'd need to earn approximately $73,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Leander?

December offers the best rental deals in Leander, with rents running about 6.4% lower than peak summer months. July sees the highest rents, so timing your search for winter can save you money.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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