How much does it cost to rent in Leesburg, VA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Leesburg, VA is $2,399. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Leesburg cheaper than other Virginia cities?

Leesburg is one of the pricier cities in Virginia, ranking #25 out of 83 cities tracked at $2,399/mo.

When was Leesburg rent data last updated?

Leesburg rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · VA

Leesburg

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Pop. 49,171·25th most expensive in Virginia·Leesburg rents are up 5.6% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,399/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.6%

Month-over-Month

+3.0%

vs US Median

+$434

Rising (Monthly)

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Leesburg · $2,399

More expensive than 76% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

50/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Leesburg's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$2,399/mo

Expected by trend

$2,401/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Leesburg's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,000

1 BR

$2,045

2 BR

$2,300

3 BR

$2,875

4 BR+

$3,395

Research median

$2,300/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

$28,788/yr

At $2,399/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Leesburg, VA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 56.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

49,171

Median income

$145,205

Median age

36.1

Renters

31.1%

Age distribution

25.7%

22.8%

30%

Under 1825.7%

18–3422.8%

35–5430%

55–6410.9%

65+10.6%

Gender

50.4%

49.6%

Male50.4%

Female49.6%

Race & ethnicity

56%

20.7%

White56%

Black8.9%

Hispanic20.7%

Asian11.6%

Other2.8%

Education (25+)

17.4%

17.5%

56.7%

No HS diploma8.4%

HS diploma17.4%

Some college17.5%

Bachelor's+56.7%

Housing tenure

68.9%

31.1%

Owner68.9%

Renter31.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Leesburg, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,712 → $2,399

up 40.1%

Income

$116,350 → $145,205

up 24.8%

Population

48,223 → 49,171

up 2.0%

Renter share

32.5% → 31.1%

-1.4 pts

Bachelor's+

54.7% → 56.7%

+2.0 pts

Median age

35.3 → 36.1

+0.8 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Leesburg, VA has increased from $1,712 to $2,399, a 40.1% change over five years. Median household income rose from $116,350 to $145,205 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.8% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 48,223 residents to roughly 49,171. College-educated residents now make up 56.7% of adults here, versus 54.7% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Leesburg, VA 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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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Leesburg on your salary?

At $2,399/mo, how Leesburg rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $96,370/yr · Rent = 29.9% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $68,422/yr · Rent = 42.1% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $78,815/yr · Rent = 36.5% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $140,872/yr · Rent = 20.4% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $179,999/yr · Rent = 16% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $64,066/yr · Rent = 44.9% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $57,844/yr · Rent = 49.8% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $71,298/yr · Rent = 40.4% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Leesburg rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Leesburg. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Leesburg, VA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Leesburg is $2,399/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,000/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,300/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,045/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,875/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($145,205/yr), Leesburg ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Leesburg an affordable city for renters?

Leesburg is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,399/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($145,205/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Leesburg falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Leesburg?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,399/mo in Leesburg. The local median household income is $145,205/yr, meaning the typical Leesburg household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Leesburg?

Rent in Leesburg has increased 5.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Leesburg neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Leesburg are 20176 ($2,374/mo), and 20175 ($2,381/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Leesburg is $2,399/mo.

How does Leesburg rent compare to other cities in Virginia?

Leesburg is one of the pricier cities in Virginia for rent, ranking #25 out of 83 tracked cities at $2,399/mo.

What percentage of Leesburg residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.1% of Leesburg households are renters, while 68.9% are owner-occupied. Leesburg leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Leesburg rent compare to the national average?

Leesburg's median rent of $2,399/mo is $434 (22%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Virginia, it ranks #25 out of 83 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

20%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,399/mo, rent takes ~20% of Leesburg's median household income ($145,205/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Leesburg 20%Benchmark 30%

State income tax2–5.75%

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