salaryRent is lower than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.7 minutes. Most households rent (56%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,240 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Louisiana cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Louisiana. It is number 32 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Leesville?
Share of households by yearly income. 7.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Leesville
| Size | Leesville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $642 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $568 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $870 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,121 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,424 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Leesville overall?
Everyday prices in Louisiana overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Leesville, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Leesville
Life in Leesville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Leesville?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $233 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $118,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,860 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Leesville, LA?
Renting in Leesville costs a median of about $1,056 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Leesville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,240 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Leesville cheap or expensive?
Leesville is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.3% of the typical household income of $40,444. It ranks 32nd cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Leesville?
The median homeowner in Leesville pays $231 a year in property taxes, about 0.19% of the median home value.
Is Leesville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Louisiana are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Leesville?
The median home value in Leesville is $118,600, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
5,495 people live in Leesville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.