Average Rent in Leander, TX
1 apartment buildings, 8 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,430/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,218/mo
The Gabriel
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
8
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in Leander, TX.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Leander, TX Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Gabriel 8421 183A Toll Road, Leander, TX 78641 | $1,218 | $1,430 | $1.67 | 4.7 (105) | 8 |
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Leander, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Leander, TX is $1,430 per month, based on 8 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,218 at The Gabriel to $1,218 at The Gabriel.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,218/mo | $1,218/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $1,303/mo | $1,218/mo | 4 |
| 2 Bed | $1,672/mo | $1,626/mo | 3 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Leander, TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Leander, TX averages $1,303/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,672/mo. At the local median household income of $140,180, that works out to 12% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Leander, TX at $1,865/mo. The current tracked market average runs 23% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Leander, TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in Austin
Demand in the Austin rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- Dell Technologies
- Tesla
- Oracle
- Apple
- IBM
- Samsung Austin Semiconductor
Mean one-way commute in Leander, TX is 30 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Leander, TX?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$57,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,430/mo.
Comfortable income
$69,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,218/mo), you need to earn at least $49,000/year.
Median household income in Leander, TX is $140,180 , about 104% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Leander, TX
Overall prices in Leander, TX runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Leander, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,430 |
| Utilities | $543 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $1,295 |
| Healthcare | $632 |
| Other goods and services | $1,011 |
| Estimated total | $5,413/mo |
Population
67,880
Median household income
$140,180
Census median rent
$1,865/mo
Rent as % of income
27.4%
Median age
35.9
Mean commute
30 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Texas
How Leander, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Leander, TX | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison, TX | $1,666 | +17% | 332 |
| Austin, TX | $1,962 | +37% | 206 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,837 | +28% | 166 |
| Houston, TX | $2,310 | +62% | 81 |
| Lewisville, TX | $1,584 | +11% | 54 |
| Arlington, TX | $1,398 | -2% | 54 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Leander, TX?
The average rent in Leander, TX is $1,430 per month, based on 8 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Leander, TX?
The lowest available rent in Leander, TX starts at $1,218 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Leander, TX?
1-bedroom apartments in Leander, TX average $1,303/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,218/mo across 4 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Leander, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Leander, TX average $1,672/mo. Units start from $1,626/mo across 3 units currently listed.
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