Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Leesburg, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Leesburg rent stands today

    Leesburg, FL rent is essentially flat month over month at a current median of $1,500/month, matching its peak level. Year over year, rents rose 8.8%, but the $14 monthly increase is negligible for renters budgeting their expenses.

  • Leesburg sits 21.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite its small inventory of 121 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Leesburg's median rents range from $1,020/month for 1-bedrooms to $2,175/month for 4+ bedrooms, with studios at $3,919/month. Houses command a median of $1,750/month while apartments are lower at $1,175/month, consistent with the inventory split favoring houses.

Median rent

Median rent in Leesburg

$1,500/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Leesburg is $1,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Leesburg

121

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Leesburg 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 Leesburg, FL

Average rent prices in Leesburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 Leesburg, FL

Rent prices in Leesburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Leesburg is $1,175, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Leesburg run $1,020 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.

Listings

Studio

$3,919

7%

325%

1 bedroom

$1,020

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,379

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$1,715

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,175

2%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$3,919

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

325%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,020

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,379

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,715

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Leesburg, FL, 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 Leesburg, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Leesburg and Clermont by all bedroom counts and property types.

Leesburg

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,374
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Leesburg, FL is 37% lower than the median rent in Clermont, FL.

Discover rentals in Leesburg, FL

5 Lucerne Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Leesburg

Residential Lease, LEESBURG, FL

5 Lucerne Cir, Leesburg, FL 34748

2 beds

1 bath

$650

311 E Magnolia St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Leesburg

Residential Lease, LEESBURG, FL

311 E Magnolia St #2, Leesburg, FL 34748

2 beds

1 bath

$800

4 Lucerne Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Leesburg

Residential Lease, LEESBURG, FL

4 Lucerne Cir, Leesburg, FL 34748

2 beds

1 bath

$850

11606 Huggins St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Leesburg

Residential Lease, LEESBURG, FL

11606 Huggins St, Leesburg, FL 34788

3 beds

2 baths

$900

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Frequently asked questions for Leesburg, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Leesburg rental market.

How much is rent in Leesburg?

The average rent in Leesburg is $1,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Leesburg?

Average rent prices in Leesburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Leesburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Leesburg is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Leesburg?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Leesburg are Downtown Leesburg ($1,379/mo), Park Hill ($1,399/mo), and Sunnyside Trails ($1,400/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Leesburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Leesburg, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Leesburg, with the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition. April sees the highest rents with an 18% difference between peak and low seasons.

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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