Leesburg

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Leesburg, VA

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A charming Virginia community just up the river from DC.

Shopping Commuter History Parks Golf

About one hour northwest of Washington, DC along the Potomac River, apartments in Leesburg provide a slower-paced, small-town atmosphere for commuters and full-time residents alike. The Historic Downtown district is home to dozens of locally-owned shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues in a highly walkable setting.

Several golf courses surround the city, and the 45-mile Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Trail provides a popular route for bicyclists, joggers, and hikers. The city’s history is well-preserved and highly accessible—numerous buildings and landmarks around town date back centuries.

Rent Trends

As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Leesburg, VA is $1,970 for a studio, $2,003 for one bedroom, $2,324 for two bedrooms, and $2,754 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Leesburg has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,003/month
735 Sq Ft
House
$4,541/month
3,360 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,223/month
1,858 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Leesburg, VA

Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

45

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

John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

626 Students

Sycolin Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

506 Students

Catoctin Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

601 Students

Seldens Landing Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

555 Students

Heritage High

Public

Grades PK-12

1,432 Students

Belmont Ridge Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,067 Students

Heritage High

Public

Grades PK-12

1,432 Students

Tuscarora High

Public

Grades PK-12

1,411 Students

J. Lupton Simpson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

974 Students

Harper Park Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

844 Students

Riverside High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,801 Students

Loudoun County High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,533 Students

Heritage High

Public

Grades PK-12

1,432 Students

Tuscarora High

Public

Grades PK-12

1,411 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rust Nature Sanctuary
  • Red Rock Wilderness Regional Park
  • Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park
  • Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve
  • Oatlands Historic House & Gardens

Airports

  • Washington Dulles International
  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

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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 June 2025.