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Leeds, AL

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Small town on the cusp of Birmingham

Rural Suburban Affordable Scenic Lush Riverside

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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Leeds, AL is $668 for one bedroom, $781 for two bedrooms, and $1,406 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Leeds has increased by 4.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$668/month
670 Sq Ft
House
$1,749/month
710 Sq Ft
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Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

26

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

Leeds Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-5

625 Students

4
out of 10

Leeds Primary School

Public

Grades PK-1

509 Students

4
out of 10

Leeds Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

470 Students

7
out of 10

Leeds High School

Public

Grades 9-12

619 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

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 2025.