Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Leeds
Leeds, AL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$677
Population
11,922
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Small town on the cusp of Birmingham
Rural
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Suburban
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Affordable
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Scenic
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Lush
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Riverside
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Located about 18 miles east of Downtown Birmingham, Leeds offers residents a small-town atmosphere within minutes of big-city amenities. Leeds touts an array of apartments and houses for rent along the tree-lined streets of its peaceful residential neighborhoods.
Leeds boasts great shopping options, from the independent stores of the historic downtown to the brand-name retailers of the Outlet Shops of Grand River. Leeds is also convenient to the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, where residents and visitors alike can view a sprawling collection of motorcycles and race cars near an active racetrack. Direct access to I-20 and U.S. 78 connects Leeds to Birmingham, Atlanta, and beyond.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$62,989
Average: $79,428
Education
3,159
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,906
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Leeds has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Leeds, AL is $677 for one bedroom, $778 for two bedrooms, and $1,178 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Leeds has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$677/month
369 Sq Ft
House
$1,732/month
1,266 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Leeds, AL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
625 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
509 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
470 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
619 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Ruffner Mountain Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.