 TITLE: The 10 Most Popular Vehicles to Lease in 2020 CONTENT: Average Credit Score for New Lease\n----------------------------------\nGetting approved for a lease can be challenging if you have a low credit score. The average score on new leases in Q2 2020 was 729. Here's how that average has changed over time.\nAverage Credit Score\nYear\n729\nQ2 2020\n724\nQ2 2019\n722\nQ2 2018\n722\nQ2 2017\n716\nQ2 2016\nSource: Experian State of the Automotive Finance Market, Q2 2020\nThat doesn't mean you can't lease a car with bad credit. But it can be difficult, especially if you don't have anything else to sweeten the deal, so to speak, for the leasing company.\nFor example, you can put a down payment or get a creditworthy cosigner to lease the vehicle with you. Keep in mind, though, that if you do get approved, your costs may be higher than if you were to wait until you've improved your credit score. END