1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Leander, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Leander, Texas as of October 2026. That's +1% higher than the citywide median of $1,897 and +37% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Leander
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Leander
Compare Leander's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $673 |
| 2 | Bonham | $710 |
| 3 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 4 | Alton | $750 |
| 5 | Paris | $760 |
| 6 | Robinson | $762 |
| 7 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 8 | Wharton | $780 |
| 9 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 10 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 11 | Brownsville | $800 |
| 12 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 13 | Harlingen | $800 |
| 14 | Livingston | $800 |
| 15 | Edinburg | $807 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,410 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,410 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,360 |
| 4 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 7 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 8 | Forney | $2,070 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,060 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 14 | Leander (this page) | $1,910 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Leander.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Leander |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park, TX | 7 mi | $1,740 | $-170 (-9%) |
| Lago Vista, TX | 8.9 mi | $1,590 | $-320 (-17%) |
| Liberty Hill, TX | 9.2 mi | $1,480 | $-430 (-23%) |
| Lakeway, TX | 13 mi | $2,110 | +$200 (+10%) |
| Georgetown, TX | 15.8 mi | $1,267 | $-643 (-34%) |
| Round Rock, TX | 16.4 mi | $1,750 | $-160 (-8%) |
| Spicewood, TX | 16.8 mi | $1,480 | $-430 (-23%) |
| Marble Falls, TX | 20.8 mi | $1,480 | $-430 (-23%) |
| Pflugerville, TX | 23.2 mi | $1,270 | $-640 (-34%) |
| Austin, TX | 23.3 mi | $1,450 | $-460 (-24%) |
| Hutto, TX | 24.9 mi | $1,368 | $-542 (-28%) |
| Jarrell, TX | 27.4 mi | $1,690 | $-220 (-12%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Leander — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Leander?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Leander, Texas is $1,910 per month. This is +1% higher than the citywide median of $1,897.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Leander?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $76,400 ($6,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Leander expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Leander's 1-bedroom median of $1,910 is +37% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 79th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Leander rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 248 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Leander ranks #235 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Leander?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Cedar Park ($1,740), Lago Vista ($1,590), Liberty Hill ($1,480).