
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Leander, TX from $600 (64 Rentals)
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The Chloe Leander

Room in Townhome on Leo Ln

680 Naumann Dr

Hills at Leander, A 62+ Community

The Standard at Leander Station

Merritt Legacy

10717 Deer Canyon Rd

The Conley
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Leander Park

Casagave At Larkspur

Bevelo Larkspur

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Broadstone Bryson

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Aven Ridge

The Sarah by ARIUM

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Gramercy at Northline

The Gabriel

Park at Crystal Falls

Montierra Ranch
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The Evergrove at Crystal Village

Camden Leander

Oak House

22 North

River Junction

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The Southbrook

The Powell

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Trailside Oaks Apartments

Maple Ranch
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7705 Debbie Dr

Crystal Falls Crossing

Leander Station

23393 Nameless Rd

Villas of Mason Hills

Horseshoe Apartments

20600 Bonanza

24007 Windy Valley Rd

Hermosa Village Apartments

705 Horseshoe Dr
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23081 Nameless Rd

8421 183A

10507 Tarantula Ct

804 Osage Dr

Mariposa Cedar Park 55+ Apartment Homes

512 Whistlers Walk

1201 W Whitestone Blvd

Tuckaway Apartment Homes

The Allure

MAA Cedar Park
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Leander, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Leander?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Leander Studio Apartments | $1,175 | $945 | $1,398 |
| Cheap Leander 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,317 | $875 | $2,478 |
| Cheap Leander 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $925 | $3,697 |
| Cheap Leander 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,333 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Leander 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,688 | $1,545 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Leander, TX
Pricing Updated: 04/12/2026Current apartment rentals in the Leander, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Leander Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lake Travis | $2,489 | $1,099 | 48 |
Cheapest Available Leander Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Leander, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Mariposa Cedar Park 55+ Apartment Homes in the Lantana neighborhood priced from $799. Tuckaway Apartment Homes in the Lantana neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Leander apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mariposa Cedar Park 55+ Apartment Homes | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Tuckaway Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| MAA Cedar Park | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $928 |
| Trailside Oaks Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Whitestone Crossing | Topaz - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Maple Ranch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $986 |
| The Allure | E1 Studio | Studio,1BA | $992 |
| The Quest | S1 | Studio,1BA | $996 |
| Merritt Legacy | The Windfall | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Standard at Leander Station | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Leander, TX
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Leander area is the $1.40 price per square foot C1 Model at The Southbrook in the in the Paloma Lake neighborhood starting from $1,848. The second greatest value Leander apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Tuckaway Apartment Homes starting at $1,780 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Lantana neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Leander apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southbrook | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Tuckaway Apartment Homes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Lakeline Apartments | 32A | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Sarah by ARIUM | B1G | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Montierra Ranch | 3 bed Suite | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Merritt Legacy | The Windfall | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Mariposa Cedar Park 55+ Apartment Homes | The Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Standard at Leander Station | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Trailside Oaks Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Whitestone Crossing | Topaz - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Leander Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Leander?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Leander is under $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Leander?
The cheapest apartment in Leander is Tuckaway Apartment Homes which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Leander costs $2,489.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Leander?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Leander that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Leander?
Cheap apartments in Leander have an average cost of $122 which is $2,367 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Leander.
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