Leander Most Expensive City For Apartment Rentals In Austin Metro Area: Report

LEANDER, TX — Leander has emerged as the most expansive city in the Austin area in which to rent an apartment, according to the latest Metro Report by Zumper apartment finders.

The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment was found to be $1,110, well above the state median. That level bested even Austin by $30, according to the report.

In achieving the rankings, Zumper researchers analyzed more than 30,400 active listings in February across the 13 metro cities to show the most- and least-expensive cities and cities with the fastest-growing rents.

Among some highlights:

Most Expensive
–Leander, TX was the priciest city to rent in the Austin metro area with a one bedroom median of $1,110. Rent here was over $200 more expensive than the $887 state median.
–Austin, TX came in just behind Leander with rent priced at $1,080, making it the second most expensive city.
–Brushy Creek, TX ranked as third with one bedroom units at $1,030.
Least Expensive
–San Marcos, TX was the most affordable city to rent in the metro area. Rent for one bedroom units settled at $860.
–Wells Branch, TX, following closely behind, ranked as the second least expensive city with rent priced at $880.
–Kyle, TX came in third with a one bedroom median of $900.

Fastest Growing

–Georgetown, TX had the fastest growing rents, up 13.2% since this time last year.
–Jollyville, TX rents were the second fastest growing, jumping 4.4%.
–Pflugerville, TX rents ranked as third with a yearly growth rate of 4.3%.

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