Last updated on June 5, 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 $1,827/month. Month over month, rent increased by 1.7%, showing a recent upward movement in the market.

  • Leander sits 6.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 141 total rentals providing a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Leander rent for $1,199/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,209/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,707/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,100/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,495/month. This shows the range of options by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Leander

$1,827/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Leander is $1,827 per month as of June 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $123 less per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Leander

141

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Leander rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 2% 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 $1,582, whereas a house costs $2,236. 1-bedroom apartments in Leander run $1,230 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,712.

Listings

Studio

$1,199

4%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,209

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,707

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,100

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,495

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,199

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,209

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,707

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

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$1,827
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,517
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Leander, TX is 20% higher than the median rent in Austin Round Rock Metro Area, TX.

Discover rentals in Leander, TX

Lakeline Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Lakeline Apartments

3000 N Lakeline Blvd, Leander, TX 78641

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$907–$1,895

Apartment for rent

10749 E Crystal Falls Pkwy - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Leander

**4 WEEKS FREE!** STUNNING NEW PROPERTY IN LEANDER

10749 E Crystal Falls Pkwy, Leander, TX 78641

2 beds

2 baths

$1,424

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 3

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

804 Osage Dr #A - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Leander

House 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 $1,827 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Leander?

Average rent prices in Leander have increased by 2% 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 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $123 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?

One-bedroom apartments in Leander average around $1,300 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units average around $1,700 monthly. These figures reflect the current rental market in this growing central Texas city.

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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