3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Leander, TX
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Leander, Texas as of August 2026. That's +50% higher than the citywide median of $1,922 and +35% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson Oaks | $786 |
| 2 | Salado | $950 |
| 3 | Clute | $968 |
| 4 | Marshall | $1,125 |
| 5 | Orange | $1,194 |
| 6 | Alton | $1,210 |
| 7 | Livingston | $1,210 |
| 8 | Eagle Pass | $1,230 |
| 9 | Mabank | $1,230 |
| 10 | Navasota | $1,230 |
| 11 | Nacogdoches | $1,240 |
| 12 | Paris | $1,250 |
| 13 | San Juan | $1,270 |
| 14 | Weslaco | $1,285 |
| 15 | Del Rio | $1,290 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $3,550 |
| 2 | Argyle | $3,550 |
| 3 | Alamo Heights | $3,501 |
| 4 | Flower Mound | $3,465 |
| 5 | Aledo | $3,390 |
| 6 | Little Elm | $3,300 |
| 7 | Keller | $3,180 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $3,170 |
| 9 | Justin | $3,140 |
| 10 | Haslet | $3,110 |
| 11 | Lavon | $3,100 |
| 12 | Fresno | $3,050 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $3,050 |
| 14 | Royse City | $2,980 |
| 15 | Celina | $2,930 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Leander.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Leander |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park, TX | 7 mi | $2,630 | $-250 (-9%) |
| Lago Vista, TX | 8.9 mi | $2,400 | $-480 (-17%) |
| Liberty Hill, TX | 9.2 mi | $2,230 | $-650 (-23%) |
| Lakeway, TX | 13 mi | $3,170 | +$290 (+10%) |
| Georgetown, TX | 15.8 mi | $1,982 | $-898 (-31%) |
| Round Rock, TX | 16.4 mi | $2,633 | $-247 (-9%) |
| Spicewood, TX | 16.8 mi | $2,230 | $-650 (-23%) |
| Marble Falls, TX | 20.8 mi | $2,230 | $-650 (-23%) |
| Pflugerville, TX | 23.2 mi | $2,640 | $-240 (-8%) |
| Hutto, TX | 24.9 mi | $2,094 | $-786 (-27%) |
| Jarrell, TX | 27.4 mi | $2,550 | $-330 (-11%) |
| Dripping Springs, TX | 28.1 mi | $2,370 | $-510 (-18%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Leander — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Leander?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Leander, Texas is $2,880 per month. This is +50% higher than the citywide median of $1,922.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Leander?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $115,200 ($9,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $55.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Leander expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Leander's 3-bedroom median of $2,880 is +35% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 77th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Leander rank for 3-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 259 cities in Texas with 3-bedroom data, Leander ranks #242 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Leander?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Cedar Park ($2,630), Lago Vista ($2,400), Liberty Hill ($2,230).