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Leander

Pop. 74,067·50th most expensive in Texas·Leander rents are up 12.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,000/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
+$35
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Leander · $2,000
More expensive than 59% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
65/100
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Rents are 7% below what Leander's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,000/mo
Expected by trend
$2,157/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,800
1 BR
$1,910
2 BR
$2,260
3 BR
$2,880
4 BR+
$3,340
Research median
$2,260/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,000/yr
At $2,000/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.4% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Leander, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 53.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
74,067
Median income
$139,048
Median age
36.3
Renters
26.6%
Age distribution
26.9%
20.8%
34.6%
Under 1826.9%
18–3420.8%
35–5434.6%
55–649.2%
65+8.5%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
56.5%
24%
14.9%
White56.5%
Black6.4%
Hispanic24%
Asian14.9%
Education (25+)
14.9%
27.7%
53.3%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma14.9%
Some college27.7%
Bachelor's+53.3%
Housing tenure
73.4%
26.6%
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Leander, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,664 → $2,000
up 20.2%
Income
$117,090 → $139,048
up 18.8%
Population
57,696 → 74,067
up 28.4%
Renter share
23.2% → 26.6%
+3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
45.4% → 53.3%
+7.9 pts
Median age
35 → 36.3
+1.3 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Leander, TX has shifted from $1,664 to $2,000, up 20.2% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $117,090 to $139,048 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.8% shift. Census counts show Leander, TX adding about 16,371 residents over the five-year window, up 28.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 23.2% to 26.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 45.4% to 53.3% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in Leander, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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About renting in Leander, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Leander is $2,000/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,800/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,260/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,910/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,880/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($139,048/yr), Leander ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Leander an affordable city for renters?

Leander is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,000/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($139,048/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Leander falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Leander?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,000/mo in Leander. The local median household income is $139,048/yr, meaning the typical Leander household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Leander?

Rent in Leander has increased 12.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Leander rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Leander is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #50 out of 269 tracked cities at $2,000/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Leander?

Cedar Park is nearby and more affordable at $1,735/mo, which is $265 less than Leander.

What percentage of Leander residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.6% of Leander households are renters, while 73.4% are owner-occupied. Leander leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Leander rent compare to the national average?

Leander's median rent of $2,000/mo is $35 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #50 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,000/mo, rent takes ~17% of Leander's median household income ($139,048/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Leander 17%Benchmark 30%
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