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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Leander, TX

Pricing Updated: 12/09/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Lake Travis$7,995$800129

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 $899. Trailside Oaks Apartments in the The Fairways At Crystal Falls neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Leander apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mariposa Cedar Park 55+ Apartment HomesThe Oak1BR,1BA$899
Trailside Oaks ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$899
Hills at Leander, A 62+ CommunityThe Elizabeth (60% Income Restrictions Apply)1BR,1BA$899
Whitestone CrossingTopaz - A11BR,1BA$899
Tuckaway Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Leander, TX

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Leander area is the $1.22 price per square foot The Extravaganza Model at Merritt Legacy in the in the The Fairways At Crystal Falls neighborhood starting from $1,700. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Merritt LegacyThe Extravaganza3BR,2BA$1.22
Tuckaway Apartment Homes3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.40
The PowellGH - B12BR,2.5BA$1.47
The Sarah by ARIUMB12BR,2BA$1.44
Montierra Ranch3 bed Suite3BR,2BA$1.33
Horseshoe ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
Bexley at SilveradoMadrid with Fenced-In Yard1BR,1BA$1.51
Aven RidgeA11BR,1BA$1.27
Lakeline Apartments11A1BR,1BA$1.43
Whitestone CrossingOnyx - A21BR,1BA$1.38

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Leander, TX

Ranked #223

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Leander

What type of rentals are currently available in Leander?

There are currently 87 Apartments for Rent in Leander, TX with pricing that ranges from $899 to $4,000. There are also 649 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Leander ranging from $565 to $8,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Leander?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Leander ranges from $565 to $8,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,304.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Leander?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Leander range from $1,400 to $3,998, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $8,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,499.

Expert Rental Resources

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