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Leesville

Pop. 5,495·43rd most expensive in Louisiana·Leesville rents have dropped 9.7%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,113/mo
Year-over-Year
-9.7%
Month-over-Month
+5.7%
vs US Median
-$849
Rising (Monthly)
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Leesville · $1,113
More affordable than 95% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
36% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,113/mo, rent takes about 36% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$45,000/yr
Local median income
$37,500/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Leesville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$740
1 BR
$750
2 BR
$980
3 BR
$1,260
4 BR+
$1,350
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$980/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,113 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$13,356/yr
At $1,113/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-9.7% YoY, +5.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Leesville, LA is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,495
Median income
$37,500
Median age
34.3
Renters
55.5%
Age distribution
23%
28.2%
20.5%
13%
15.4%
Under 1823%
18–3428.2%
35–5420.5%
55–6413%
65+15.4%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
50.8%
36.5%
White50.8%
Black36.5%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian2.2%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
15.5%
35.1%
30.6%
18.7%
No HS diploma15.5%
HS diploma35.1%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+18.7%
Housing tenure
44.5%
55.5%
Owner44.5%
Renter55.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Leesville, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$33,773 → $37,500
up 11.0%
Population
5,666 → 5,495
down 3.0%
Renter share
57.2% → 55.5%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
18.5% → 18.7%
+0.2 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $33,773 in 2021 to $37,500 more recently. Census counts show Leesville, LA losing about 171 residents over the five-year window, down 3.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 57.2% to 55.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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By apartment size

Leesville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Leesville. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Leesville, LA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Leesville is $1,113/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $740/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $980/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $750/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,260/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($37,500/yr), Leesville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 9.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Leesville an affordable city for renters?

Leesville is considered moderate for renters. At $1,113/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($37,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Leesville slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Leesville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,113/mo in Leesville. The local median household income is $37,500/yr, meaning the typical Leesville household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Leesville?

Rent in Leesville has decreased 9.7% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Leesville rent compare to other cities in Louisiana?

Leesville is one of the more affordable cities in Louisiana for rent, ranking #43 out of 46 tracked cities at $1,113/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Leesville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Leesville ($1,113/mo): Pineville ($998/mo), Alexandria ($1,111/mo).

What percentage of Leesville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.5% of Leesville households are renters, while 44.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Leesville has a strong rental market.

How does Leesville rent compare to the national average?

Leesville's median rent of $1,113/mo is $849 (43%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Louisiana, it ranks #43 out of 46 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,113/mo, rent takes ~36% of Leesville's median household income ($37,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Leesville 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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