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5249 Us Highway 277 S, Abilene, TX 79605
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$965–$1,325
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5d+ ago
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1–2 beds
1 bath
$925–$1,125
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56m ago
Westwood Richland house for rent in Abilene
3 beds
2 baths
$1,495
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56m ago
Far Southside house for rent in Abilene
3 beds
2 baths
$2,075
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57m ago
Elmwood Area apartment for rent in Abilene
1049/1051 Presidio Dr, Abilene, TX 79605
Air conditioning | Central heat | Outdoor space
2 beds
1 bath
$995
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57m ago
Westwood Richland apartment for rent in Abilene
2 beds
1 bath
$750
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2h ago
Sayles Blvd. Area apartment for rent in Abilene
1 bed
1 bath
$650
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2h ago
Red Bud Area house for rent in Abilene
2265 S 33rd St, Abilene, TX 79605
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking
3 beds
2 baths
$1,795
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Over Place Area house for rent in Abilene
1542 Sewell St, Abilene, TX 79605
Garage parking | Package service
3 beds
1 bath
$1,595
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2h ago
Sayles Blvd. Area apartment for rent in Abilene
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
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Garage Parking
In-Unit Laundry
Dishwasher
Outdoor Space
2h ago
House for rent in Abilene
226 Sugarberry Ave, Abilene, TX 79602
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Fireplace
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
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2h ago
Elmwood Area apartment for rent in Abilene
2 beds
1 bath
$975
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2h ago
Elmwood Area apartment for rent in Abilene
2 beds
2 baths
$995
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8h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$695
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22h ago
2541 N Judge Ely Blvd, Abilene, TX 79601
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,924–$2,863
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1d ago
Sayles Blvd. Area house for rent in Abilene
1126 Rodgers St, Abilene, TX 79605
Carpet | Package service
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
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1d ago
North College apartment for rent in Abilene
1 bed
1 bath
$595
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1d ago
House for rent in Abilene
717 Chanticleers Ln, Abilene, TX 79602
In-unit laundry | Fireplace | Dishwasher
3 beds
2 baths
$1,895
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1d ago
Over Place Area house for rent in Abilene
1958 Matador St, Abilene, TX 79605
Ceiling fan | Package service
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
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1d ago
Cobb Park Area house for rent in Abilene
1533 Westmoreland St, Abilene, TX 79603
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Hardwood floor
3 beds
1 bath
$1,295
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1d ago
House for rent in Abilene
4 beds
2 baths
$2,195
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1d ago
Westwood Richland house for rent in Abilene
Dishwasher | Oven | Microwave
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
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1d ago
Abilene Heights Area house for rent in Abilene
3 beds
3 baths
$1,895
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2d ago
Apartment for rent in Abilene
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$825
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3d ago
Far Southside house for rent in Abilene
4025 Inverrary Dr, Abilene, TX 79606
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Ceiling fan
3 beds
2 baths
$1,975
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3d ago
Red Bud Area house for rent in Abilene
2356 S 32nd St, Abilene, TX 79605
Garage parking | Fireplace | Carpet
3 beds
2 baths
$1,780
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3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$800
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4d ago
Cobb Park Area house for rent in Abilene
1349 Graham St, Abilene, TX 79603
Hardwood floor | Carpet | Package service
3 beds
1 bath
$1,595
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4d ago
House for rent in Abilene
5532 Castle Rd, Abilene, TX 79606
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Ceiling fan
3 beds
2 baths
$2,195
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4d ago
Original Town South house for rent in Abilene
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
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5d+ ago
Chimney Rock Area townhouse for rent in Abilene
70 Harbour Town St, Abilene, TX 79606
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Fireplace
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Abilene
2 beds
1 bath
$700
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5d+ ago
Elmwood Area house for rent in Abilene
1274 S San Jose Dr, Abilene, TX 79605
In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Fireplace
3 beds
1 bath
$1,595
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5d+ ago
Chimney Rock Area house for rent in Abilene
5400 Ridgeline Dr, Abilene, TX 79606
In-unit laundry | Walk-in closets | Fireplace
3 beds
2 baths
$6,000
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5d+ ago
Abilene Heights Area apartment for rent in Abilene
649 E North 18th St #7, Abilene, TX 79601
Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$795
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5d+ ago
Westwood Richland apartment for rent in Abilene
217 N Jefferson St #C, Abilene, TX 79603
Air conditioning | Central heat | Walk-in closets
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
River Oaks-Brookhollow house for rent in Abilene
2481 Post Oak Rd, Abilene, TX 79605
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking
4 beds
3 baths
$8,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,035
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Elmwood Area house for rent in Abilene
3158 S 6th St, Abilene, TX 79605
Garage parking | Package service | Outdoor space
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
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5d+ ago
Sayles Blvd. Area house for rent in Abilene
1010 Matador St, Abilene, TX 79605
In-unit laundry | Ceiling fan | Storage
4 beds
2 baths
$1,895
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5d+ ago
Original Town South apartment for rent in Abilene
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Sayles Blvd. Area house for rent in Abilene
404 Waterloo Dr, Abilene, TX 79602
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Ceiling fan
3 beds
2 baths
$2,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
3 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Buck Creek Area house for rent in Abilene
3158 Valley Forge Rd, Abilene, TX 79601
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking
3 beds
2 baths
$3,500
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5d+ ago
Abilene Heights Area apartment for rent in Abilene
1517 Avenue D #ADOWN, Abilene, TX 79601
In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$695
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5d+ ago
Sayles Blvd. Area house for rent in Abilene
2701 S 3rd St, Abilene, TX 79605
Garage parking | Ceiling fan | Package service
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Abilene
273 Bella Way, Abilene, TX 79602
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Walk-in closets
4 beds
2 baths
$2,700
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5d+ ago
Sayles Blvd. Area house for rent in Abilene
602 S Mockingbird Ln, Abilene, TX 79605
In-unit laundry | Ceiling fan | Fireplace
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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5d+ ago
Westwood Richland apartment for rent in Abilene
300 N Jefferson St, Abilene, TX 79603
In-unit laundry | Central heat | Ceiling fan
2 beds
1 bath
$1,035
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5d+ ago
Elmwood Area house for rent in Abilene
3234 S 5th St, Abilene, TX 79605
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Ceiling fan
3 beds
1 bath
$1,595
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Located in the heart of Texas, Abilene is a city with a core purpose: "work[ing] together to build and maintain a community of the highest quality for the present and future generations."
While the city’s economy previously relied on agriculture and livestock, today the city's economy has its base in industries like education, government, health care, manufacturing, and petroleum. Most notably, Dyess Air Force Base is located less than 10 miles to the west of the city's downtown area.
Families may enjoy a visit to places like the Abilene Zoo, Frontier Texas!, or the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature. Other noteworthy attractions include the restored Paramount Theatre, the Grace Museum, the Center for Contemporary Arts, the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra, or one of the nearly 30 public parks throughout the city. The city also hosts the West Texas Fair and Rodeo each September. This event includes amusements and exhibits that celebrate the city's rich history and modern life in Texas. The Western Heritage Classic each May also celebrates historic traditions and ranch rodeo.
Abilene supports its thriving local community with beloved traditions. It hosts Artwalk each month, which is an event that allows residents to attend local museums for free, enjoy local music, and purchase crafts and art from local artisans. Another important tradition is the annual Crosstown Showdown game between the city's two high school football teams. This rivalry game brings the city together each fall as everyone gets the chance to cheer on their hometown heroes.
Abilene rent data for:
As of today, you'll find 95 apartments for rent in Abilene, with a median rent price of $1,495 per month. Abilene has seen a 20%—or $269—increase in median rent price compared to the previous year.Average Rent
$1,495Year Over Year Change
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$269
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The average rent in Abilene, TX, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,495, which is a 20.36% increase year-over-year.
See more Abilene, TX rent data on our rent research page.
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3161 s 23rd st
abilene, TX, 79605
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Age Range
0-19
27%
20-34
27%
35-44
12%
45-64
19%
65+
13%
Language
English
80%
Spanish
15%
Indo Euro
1%
Asia Pac
1%
Other
1%
Education
No HS
12%
High School
54%
Bachelor's
24%
Master's
6%
Prof Degree
1%
Doctorate
0%
Household Income
0-25k
21%
25-50k
25%
50-75k
18%
75-100k
13%
100-150k
13%
150k+
7%
Abilene locals spend about 15 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. The best way to fly in or out of Abilene is through Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, 160.85 miles away.
Scores for Abilene are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.
We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Abilene, 67% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is higher than the national average of 60%.
Top Three Reasons to Live in Abilene
Quality schools
90%Satisfaction rating
Parks & recreation
79%Satisfaction rating
Pet friendly
77%Satisfaction rating
Other Things to Consider
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How we got this dataThe overall cost of living in Abilene, TX is 9% lower than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Abilene you can expect groceries to cost less than the national average, and healthcare to cost less. Eggs run about $3.07 per carton, and milk $4.63. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $111.94 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.
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Utilities | 9% higher |
Transportation | 4% lower |
Health | 4% lower |
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Residents appreciate the blend of affordability and accessibility in Abilene, with reasonable rental prices and various amenities nearby, including shopping and dining options. Many locals enjoy the small-town atmosphere and the slower pace of life, which allows for a neighborly feel. However, some common complaints revolve around limited job opportunities and a lack of entertainment options, especially for younger residents seeking a vibrant nightlife.
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Abilene, TX is $796, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,054 as of the first half of 2025.
Rents in Abilene, TX have experienced a modest increase in 2024, with average monthly rents rising by 1.9%. The most significant growth has been in 1-bedroom units, which saw an 8.6% year-over-year increase.
The best time to look for an apartment in Abilene is during the winter months, particularly December, when rents are typically lower and the market is less competitive.
Park Central Area and Westwood Richland are popular neighborhoods for those seeking vibrant social living environments, while North College is ideal for budget-conscious renters.
North College offers affordable living options with 1-bedroom rents 17% lower than the city median, making it an attractive choice for budget-conscious renters.
Yes, there are pet-friendly apartments in Abilene, with neighborhoods like Elmwood Area, Original Town South, North College, and Sayles Blvd. Area catering to pet owners.
Utilities are included in only about 5% of rental listings in Abilene, TX, indicating that most renters may need to account for additional utility costs.
The majority of rental properties in Abilene are Ranch-style homes, which are characterized by simplicity and functionality, suggesting a prevalence of older, classic American-style buildings.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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