Studio Apartment Rent in Leander, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Leander, Texas as of July 2026. That's +10% lower than the citywide median of $2,000 and +40% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Leander
Compare Leander's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $522 |
| 2 | Burnet | $525 |
| 3 | Palestine | $646 |
| 4 | Corsicana | $700 |
| 5 | Harlingen | $705 |
| 6 | Brownsville | $707 |
| 7 | Bonham | $710 |
| 8 | Eagle Pass | $730 |
| 9 | Alton | $750 |
| 10 | Del Rio | $760 |
| 11 | Canyon | $770 |
| 12 | Huntsville | $770 |
| 13 | Wharton | $770 |
| 14 | San Leon | $778 |
| 15 | Livingston | $780 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,300 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,300 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,250 |
| 4 | Prosper | $2,170 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,140 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,010 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 10 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 11 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,850 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,830 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Leander.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Leander |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park, TX | 7 mi | $1,640 | $-160 (-9%) |
| Lago Vista, TX | 8.9 mi | $1,490 | $-310 (-17%) |
| Liberty Hill, TX | 9.2 mi | $1,370 | $-430 (-24%) |
| Lakeway, TX | 13 mi | $1,980 | +$180 (+10%) |
| Georgetown, TX | 15.8 mi | $1,226 | $-574 (-32%) |
| Round Rock, TX | 16.4 mi | $1,640 | $-160 (-9%) |
| Spicewood, TX | 16.8 mi | $1,370 | $-430 (-24%) |
| Marble Falls, TX | 20.8 mi | $1,370 | $-430 (-24%) |
| Pflugerville, TX | 23.2 mi | $1,650 | $-150 (-8%) |
| Burnet, TX | 23.4 mi | $525 | $-1,275 (-71%) |
| Hutto, TX | 24.9 mi | $1,314 | $-486 (-27%) |
| Jarrell, TX | 27.4 mi | $1,590 | $-210 (-12%) |
Studio rent in Leander — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Leander?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Leander, Texas is $1,800 per month. This is +10% below the citywide median of $2,000.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Leander?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $72,000 ($6,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Leander expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Leander's studio median of $1,800 is +40% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 80th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Leander rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Leander ranks #225 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Leander?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Cedar Park ($1,640), Lago Vista ($1,490), Liberty Hill ($1,370).