The Standard at Leander Station
1680 Hero Way,
Leander, TX 78641
$1,015 - $1,925
1-2 Beds
Leander
Leander, TX
Area Guide
A calm, family-friendly reprieve north of Austin
Family-Friendly
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Great Location
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Wooded
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Community
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Great Schools
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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.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Leander, TX is $1,030 for a studio, $1,220 for one bedroom, $1,655 for two bedrooms, and $2,100 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Leander has decreased by -9.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,220/month
744 Sq Ft
House
$2,319/month
2,119 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,726/month
1,322 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,202/month
1,681 Sq Ft
Transportation
24
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
38
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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
Monta Jane Akin Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
875 Students
William J Winkley Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
691 Students
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
688 Students
Block House Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
471 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
441 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,503 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,357 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
802 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
783 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,943 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,218 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,063 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Austin Steam Train
- Garey Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Austin-Bergstrom International
- Robert Gray AAF
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† 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 November 2025.