Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Leander, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Leander rent stands today

    Leander, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,883/month. Month over month, rents increased 4.7%, showing a recent upward move after a trough in November 2025 at $1,698/month.

  • Leander is 3.2% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 155 total rentals available. This positions Leander as a moderately priced market with a majority of rentals in houses.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Leander are at $1,099/month, with 1-bedrooms at $1,199/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,650/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,050/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,478/month. The inventory includes a range of bedroom sizes, with 4+ bedrooms making up 34.1% of rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents have cooled with a year-over-year decline of 17.9%, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. This divergence marks a notable shift in the smallest bedroom segment in Leander, TX.

Median rent

Median rent in Leander

$1,883/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Leander is $1,883 per month as of July 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $62 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Leander

155

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Leander rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 5% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,483, whereas a house costs $2,297. 1-bedroom apartments in Leander run $1,230 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,655.

Listings

Studio

$1,099

5%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,199

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$2,050

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,477

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,099

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,199

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,477

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

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$1,883
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,929
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Leander, TX is 2% 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

3d ago

8.2

Very good

Lakeline Apartments

3000 N Lakeline Blvd, Leander, TX 78641

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$907–$1,895

Price drop

Apartment for rent

3000 N Lakeline Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Leander

3 beds

2 baths

$1,375

$1,300

Price drop

Apartment for rent

20600 Bonanza St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Leander

House for rent

503 Tablerock Circle - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Leander

503 Tablerock Circle, Leander, TX 78641

3 beds

2 baths

$1,475

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,883 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Leander?

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

How does Leander rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Leander is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $62 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 $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Leander average around $1,270/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,660/month.

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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