Average Rent in Leander, TX

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Current Versus Historical Leander, TX Rents

Leander rentals average $1,305 for a studio rental to $2,595 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,150, or roughly $14 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $106 (-7.51%) year-over-year from $1,411 to $1,305. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $347 (-23.65%) year-over-year from $1,467 to $1,120. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $283 (-14.64%) year-over-year from $1,933 to $1,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $72 (3.55%) year-over-year from $2,028 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $384 (15.88%) year-over-year from $2,416 to $2,800. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 1.34% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.10% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.75% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.08% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.91% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $22.26 $1,305 $1,411 (-7.51%) $1,348 (-3.15%)
1 BR $18.89 $1,120 $1,467 (-23.65%) $1,540 (-27.27%)
2 BR $17.68 $1,650 $1,933 (-14.64%) $2,038 (-19.05%)
3 BR $14.50 $2,100 $2,028 (3.55%) $2,271 (-7.54%)
4+ BR $12.43 $2,800 $2,416 (15.88%) $2,462 (13.74%)

Historical Rents in Leander, TX

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Top Cities Near Leander

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Leander. The average rent in Leander is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Jollyville, TX, with an average rent of $1,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Leander, TX is Lakeway, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $2,991 per month.

Let's compare Leander, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 3.76% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Leander, TX are about 3.08% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.26% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Leander, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Jollyville, TX N/A $988 $1,395 $1,800
Lago Vista, TX N/A $1,338 $1,313 $1,900
Round Rock, TX $1,957 $1,305 $1,500 $1,995
Georgetown, TX $1,155 $1,363 $1,798 $2,000
Cedar Park, TX $1,534 $1,550 $1,733 $2,250
Brushy Creek, TX N/A $1,354 $1,899 $2,423
Lakeway, TX N/A N/A $1,973 $2,991

Top Neighborhoods Near Leander

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Leander. Some of these neighborhoods include North Austin and North Burnet. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Leander, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Leander, TX is currently around $1,621 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Leander's average rent, which is actually $2,150. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Leander, North Austin has the most affordable average rent at $1,500 per month. Whereas, at $1,741 average rent per month, North Burnet is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Leander. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
North Austin, Austin, TX $1,156 $823 $1,325 $1,500
North Burnet, Austin, TX $1,491 $1,630 $2,185 $1,741

Top Counties Near Leander

There are a total of 3 counties located by Leander, TX. Some of these counties include Round Rock-Georgetown, TX, Cedar Park-Liberty Hill, TX, and Northwest Travis, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,191. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Round Rock-Georgetown, TX. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,373, Northwest Travis, TX is the most expensive county by Leander, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Leander, TX is 15.02% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Leander, TX is 4.58% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Leander, TX is 10.51% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Round Rock-Georgetown, TX $1,629 $1,359 $1,600 $2,100
Cedar Park-Liberty Hill, TX $1,501 $1,348 $1,750 $2,191
Northwest Travis, TX N/A $1,151 $1,495 $2,373

Top Zipcodes Near Leander

There are a total of 17 zipcodes in or near Leander, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,074. A total of 9 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 78759, Austin, TX at $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,453 per month is 78717, Brushy Creek, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,411. That's at least $21 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Leander, TX is $1,345 per month. Or in other words, $19 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,550 per month. Which comes out to $17 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Leander, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
78641, Leander, TX $1,411 $1,373 $1,787 $2,195
78613, Cedar Park, TX $1,531 $1,588 $1,549 $2,250
78628, Round Rock-Georgetown, TX $3,255 $1,522 $1,550 $2,250
78681, Brushy Creek, TX $1,957 $1,465 $1,651 $2,200
78717, Brushy Creek, TX $1,569 $1,359 $1,909 $2,453
78665, Round Rock, TX $1,054 $1,305 $1,692 $2,295
78664, Round Rock, TX $1,076 $1,015 $1,547 $1,900
78758, Austin, TX $1,495 $1,100 $1,500 $1,600
78750, Austin, TX N/A $1,248 $1,535 $1,828
78729, Jollyville, TX $658 $988 $1,425 $1,925

Frequently Asked Questions - Leander Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Leander, TX?
The average monthly rental price for Leander, TX apartments for rent is approximately $2,150. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Leander, TX rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Leander, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in Leander, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,305 and an average price per square feet of $22.26. There are a total of 4 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Leander.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Leander, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,289 and an average price per square feet of $18.89. There are a total of 29 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Leander.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Leander, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,788 and an average price per square feet of $17.68. There are a total of 27 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Leander.
How have rent prices in Leander, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Leander, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.24%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Leander, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Leander, TX is around $1,720/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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