What is the average apartment size in Leland?

The average size for a Leland, NC apartment is 1,093 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Leland?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Leland is $1,661 per month, a 1.65% decrease from last years average of $1,689.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Leland?

In Leland, studios rent for $1,143 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,413 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,682 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,897 per month

What is the average apartment size in Leland?

The typical apartment in Leland offers about 1,093 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Leland?

Studio apartments in Leland average 667 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 779 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,108 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,434 sq. ft.

Leland, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Leland?

The typical rent budget in Leland ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 45% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Leland?

In Leland, 18% of households rent while 82% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 17, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Leland is $1,661, a 1.65% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,689.

Studio Apartments at $1,143 offer the most budget-friendly option with 667 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 779 square feet for $1,413, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,682 offer 1,108 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,434 sq ft) for $1,897, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Leland, NC

Last updated: February 17, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,661	1,093 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,143	667 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,413	779 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,682	1,108 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,897	1,434 sq. ft.

Leland, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Leland, NC have decreased by 1.65% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,689 to $1,661.

What's the typical rent budget in Leland, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Leland, NC (45%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Leland, NC?

2,078 or 18% of the households in Leland, NC are renter-occupied while 9,180 or 82% are owner-occupied.

How Leland Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Leland	$1,661
Charlotte	$1,652
Raleigh	$1,574
Winston - Salem	$1,280
Greensboro	$1,322
Durham	$1,541
Fayetteville	$1,279
Concord	$1,525
Clayton	$1,590
Wilmington	$1,613
High Point	$1,243
Shallotte	$1,712
Belville	$1,713
Calabash	$1,546
Oak Island	$1,731

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Leland apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.