2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Leander, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Leander, Texas as of August 2026. That's +18% higher than the citywide median of $1,922 and +37% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Texas
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,830 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,830 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,765 |
| 4 | Little Elm | $2,630 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,560 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,500 |
| 7 | Lakeway | $2,490 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,470 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,400 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,380 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,370 |
| 12 | Celina | $2,340 |
| 13 | Fresno | $2,290 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $2,290 |
| 15 | Leander (this page) | $2,260 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Leander.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Leander |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park, TX | 7 mi | $2,060 | $-200 (-9%) |
| Lago Vista, TX | 8.9 mi | $1,880 | $-380 (-17%) |
| Liberty Hill, TX | 9.2 mi | $1,740 | $-520 (-23%) |
| Lakeway, TX | 13 mi | $2,490 | +$230 (+10%) |
| Georgetown, TX | 15.8 mi | $1,556 | $-704 (-31%) |
| Round Rock, TX | 16.4 mi | $2,067 | $-193 (-9%) |
| Spicewood, TX | 16.8 mi | $1,740 | $-520 (-23%) |
| Marble Falls, TX | 20.8 mi | $1,740 | $-520 (-23%) |
| Pflugerville, TX | 23.2 mi | $2,070 | $-190 (-8%) |
| Hutto, TX | 24.9 mi | $1,641 | $-619 (-27%) |
| Jarrell, TX | 27.4 mi | $2,000 | $-260 (-12%) |
| Dripping Springs, TX | 28.1 mi | $1,860 | $-400 (-18%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Leander — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Leander?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Leander, Texas is $2,260 per month. This is +18% higher than the citywide median of $1,922.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Leander?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $90,400 ($7,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $43.46/hour at a full-time job.
Is Leander expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Leander's 2-bedroom median of $2,260 is +37% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 78th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Leander rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, Leander ranks #247 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Leander?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Cedar Park ($2,060), Lago Vista ($1,880), Liberty Hill ($1,740).