Last updated on June 1, 2026

Average rent in
Leeds, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Leeds

$1,729/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Leeds is $1,729 per month as of May 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $221 less per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Leeds

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Leeds rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Leeds, AL

Average rent prices in Leeds have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Leeds, AL

Rent prices in Leeds vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Leeds is $1,503, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Leeds run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$1,654

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,215

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,500

1%

69%

3 bedroom

$1,750

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,595

9%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,654

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,215

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

69%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Leeds, AL, 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 Leeds, AL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Leeds and Chelsea by all bedroom counts and property types.

Leeds

Median rent price$1,729
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Leeds, AL is 21% lower than the median rent in Chelsea, AL.

Discover rentals in Leeds, AL

8010 4th Ave #120 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Leeds

2 beds

1 bath

$635

Condo for rent

Available May 26

8010 4th Ave #202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Leeds

8010 4th Ave #202, Leeds, AL 35094

2 beds

1 bath

$635

Condo for rent

Available Jun 19

1400 Illinois St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Leeds

House for rent

Available Mar 18

1609 Ray St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Leeds

1609 Ray Street Northeast - 1

1609 Ray St #1, Leeds, AL 35094

3 beds

2 baths

$1,200

House for rent

Available Nov 24

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Frequently asked questions for Leeds, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Leeds rental market.

How much is rent in Leeds?

The average rent in Leeds is $1,729 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Leeds?

Average rent prices in Leeds have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Leeds rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Leeds is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $221 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Leeds?

To comfortably afford rent in Leeds, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Leeds offers excellent options for pet owners, with 74% of rental listings welcoming pets. This high percentage reflects the city's accommodation of animal-owning households and makes finding suitable housing relatively straightforward for renters with pets.

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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