Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Leesburg, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Leesburg rent stands today

    Leesburg, VA rent slipped 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $3,000/month. Renters today are paying $53 less per month on average than last year, despite a 16.7% month-over-month increase in July 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    Leesburg runs roughly 1.55× the $1,930/month national median, placing it among pricier metros for renters. The market offers 54 total rentals, mostly houses, with a limited inventory.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Leesburg rent for $1,700/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,199/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,439/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,250/month. Houses command a median of $3,300/month, while apartments are lower at $2,304/month, though apartments make up only 12.6% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Leesburg Country Club rents rose 37.8% year over year to $2,925/month across 13 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 3.2% decline. This neighborhood is a notable outlier in an otherwise cooling market.

Median rent

Median rent in Leesburg

$3,000/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Leesburg is $3,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,070 more per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Leesburg

54

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Leesburg rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Leesburg, VA

Average rent prices in Leesburg have increased by 17% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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, VA

Rent prices in Leesburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Leesburg is $2,304, whereas a house costs $3,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Leesburg run $2,089 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,987.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

8%

19%

1 bedroom

$2,199

4%

14%

2 bedroom

$2,439

4%

8%

3 bedroom

$3,000

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$4,250

7%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,199

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,439

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,250

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

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

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

Leesburg

Median rent price$3,000
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,100
increased by61%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Leesburg, VA is 3% lower than the median rent in Ashburn, VA.

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1 bath

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2 baths

$2,350

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Frequently asked questions for Leesburg, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Leesburg rental market.

How much is rent in Leesburg?

The average rent in Leesburg is $3,000 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Leesburg?

Average rent prices in Leesburg have increased by 17% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Leesburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Leesburg is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,070 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Leesburg?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Leesburg are Prospect Hills ($2,699/mo), Leesburg Country Club ($2,925/mo), and Big Spring Farm ($2,975/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Leesburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Leesburg, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Leesburg average around $1,910/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,210/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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