Leander

Larkspur Park residents can enjoy kayaking at Cedar Breaks Park in Georgetown.
Parkside residents love to splash at the Quarry Splash Pad in Williamson County Regional Park.
West Leander offers suburban serenity.
West Leander accommodates both first-time buyers and seasoned homeowners.
The Capital Metro Red Line makes frequent stops in Leander.

Leander, TX Area Guide

A calm, family-friendly reprieve north of Austin

Family-Friendly Great Location Wooded Community Great Schools

Located 22 miles northwest of Austin, Leander combines Hill Country scenery with suburban living. The city features established neighborhoods like Mason Creek, Travisso, and Crystal Falls, each offering their own mix of housing options from single-family homes to townhouses.

Parks and outdoor spaces define Leander's landscape, including Benbrook Ranch Park's skating facilities and Robin Bledsoe Park's pool and sports courts. The city's natural limestone formations and rolling hills provide scenic backdrops for hiking and biking trails throughout the area.

Archaeological significance adds to Leander's character, as the site of the "Leanderthal Lady" discovery represents one of North America's oldest burial sites. The MetroRail Red Line's Leander Station connects residents to downtown Austin, while major thoroughfares provide access to the region's employment centers. Local shopping destinations include the 1890 Ranch Shopping Center and Gateway at Leander, offering retail and dining options. The median rent in Leander is $101,872, and the community continues to grow with new developments and amenities throughout the area.

Explore the City

West Leander offers suburban serenity.

West Leander accommodates both first-time buyers and seasoned homeowners.

The Capital Metro Red Line makes frequent stops in Leander.

Take a stroll along the San Gabriel Trail that meanders through many of the parks in Georgetown.

Downtown Georgetown has many unique places to shop, dine or just enjoy people watching.

Head to one of the farmers markets around the neighborhood of Ridge at Cross Creek.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Leander, TX is $1,016 for a studio, $1,242 for one bedroom, $1,654 for two bedrooms, and $2,113 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Leander has decreased by -7.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,242/month
744 Sq Ft
House
$2,457/month
2,146 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,796/month
1,188 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,084/month
1,509 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Leander, TX is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

24 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Somewhat Bikeable

38 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Florence W Stiles Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Knox Wiley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Leander Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Stacy Kaye Danielson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

BASIS Leander

Public

Grades 6-8

Rouse High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Leander High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Early College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Glenn High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Austin Steam Train
  • Garey Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Austin-Bergstrom International
  • Robert Gray AAF

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.