The average home in Leeds now costs £244,000, according to the latest House Price Index for February 2026.
That’s down slightly from £246,000 the previous month, but still 2.8% higher than in February 2025.
The average house price in Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole is now £209,000, having risen by 3.9% in the last year.
The average price paid by first-time buyers in Leeds is now £213,000, up by 3.0% in the last year, while the average for homes bought with a mortgage stands at £248,000, also up by 3.0%.
The average private monthly rent in Leeds is £1,130, as of March 2026, up by 2.7% from £1,101 a year earlier.
There is plenty of choice for buyers on a budget. Below are some of the best properties on the market right now for £250,000 or less.
They include spacious family homes with generous gardens and good transport links, a charming stone cottage, and a stunning apartment in a riverside complex.
1. Carr Road, Calverley, Pudsey, LS28 - £250,000
This characterful three-bedroom stone end cottage is located in the popular village of Calverley. It boasts lots of period features and has a small patio garden to the side, plus access to a fantastic communal garden. Calverley has a countryside feel, with its rural setting, but is close to both Leeds and Bradford city centres, making it a great option for commuters. | Bridgford/Zoopla Photo: Bridgford/Zoopla
2. Lanshaw Terrace, Leeds, LS10 - £190,000
This two double bedroom semi-detached house is situated in South Leeds, with easy access to the M62 and M1 motorways for commuters. It features a spacious lounge/diner with patio doors leading into the large garden. It's close to local amenities and Middleton Park, with good primary and secondary schools nearby too. | Yopa/Zoopla Photo: Yopa/Zoopla
3. Leysholme View, Wortley, Leeds, LS12 - £220,000
This lovely three-bedroom semi-detached house is set in a cul-de-sac with easy access to Bramley railway station and to Leeds city centre by car or public transport. It has gardens to the front and rear, and spacious accommodation throughout, including a large living room. It would be a great family home, with good primary schools nearby and amenities like Kirkstall Valley leisure and retail park, cinemas and restaurants just a short drive away. | Zoopla/Kath Wells Photo: Zoopla/Kath Wells
4. Haddon Place, Leeds, LS4 - £210,000
This charming three-bedroom Victorian back-to-back house is set over four floors, with plenty of space. It features a bright and airy living room with high ceilings, a contemporary fitted kitchen and an an enclosed garden with lawn. It offers easy access to Leeds city centre, and Kirkstall Valley, with its cinema, bars, restaurants and more, is also close by. | Zoopla/Purple Bricks Photo: Zoopla/Purple Bricks
5. No 1 Dock Street LS10 - £249,950
This stunning two-bedroom duplex apartment is set within a waterside development, with a communal riverside residents' terrace. It boasts a huge open plan living/kitchen/dining area, and there's a Jack and Jill bathroom to the master bedroom. Brewery Wharf, with its grocery shops, cafes and bars, is just a three-minute walk away, and Leeds railway station is less than 10 minutes by foot. | Zoopla/Zenko City Living Photo: Zoopla/Zenko City Living
6. Ramshead Crescent, Leeds LS14 - £230,000
This stunning three-bedroom terraced house is beautifully presented throughout and boasts a low-maintenance garden and a basement/games room (pictured) with WC. It's situated in a sought-after area, with local amenities including shops, schools and transport links close by. | Zoopla/Stoneacre Properties Photo: Zoopla/Stoneacre Properties