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Last updated on June 29, 2026
Average rent in
Abilene, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on June 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Abilene rent stands today
Abilene, TX rent rose 59.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,218/month. Renters are paying $867 more per month on average than last year, though rent slipped 4.1% month over month after peaking at $2,295 in May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Abilene runs 13.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier Texas market with a total of 175 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Abilene rent for $975/month, 1-bedrooms for $998/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,495/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,495/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,500/month. The 3-bedroom median of $2,495 reflects the largest bedroom segment in the city.
Price ranges
Houses have a median rent of $2,495/month, while apartments sit at $1,325/month. The inventory is mostly houses at 62.5%, with apartments making up 34.2%, showing rent differences by property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Abilene
$2,218/mo
59%vs previous year
The average rent in Abilene is $2,218 per month as of June 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $268 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Abilene
175
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Abilene rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Abilene, TX
Average rent prices in Abilene have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 59% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Abilene, TX
Rent prices in Abilene vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Abilene is $1,325, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Abilene run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,299.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $975 |  2% | 113% | |
1 bedroom | $997 | 2% | 27% | |
2 bedroom | $1,495 | 2% | 39% | |
3 bedroom | $2,495 | 2% | 46% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 12% | 76% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Abilene Heights Area | $2,385 | |
Buck Creek Area | $2,495 | |
Chimney Rock Area | $2,495 | |
Far Southside | $2,795 | |
Lytle Area | $2,599 | |
North College | $1,974 | |
Over Place Area | $1,495 | |
Park Central Area | $1,625 | |
Sayles Blvd Area | $1,647 | |
Westwood Richland | $1,797 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,325 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,495 | 19% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,495 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
113%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$997
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
27%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
39%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
46%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
76%
Far Southside
Average rent
$2,795
Abilene Heights Area
Average rent
$2,385
Park Central Area
Average rent
$1,625
Over Place Area
Average rent
$1,495
Lytle Area
Average rent
$2,599
Sayles Blvd Area
Average rent
$1,647
Buck Creek Area
Average rent
$2,495
Chimney Rock Area
Average rent
$2,495
Westwood Richland
Average rent
$1,797
North College
Average rent
$1,974
Apartments
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
19%
Houses
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Abilene, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Abilene, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Abilene and Breckenridge by all bedroom counts and property types.
Abilene
14%higher than the national median
23%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Abilene, TX is 48% higher than the median rent in Breckenridge, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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4%$1,500
4%$1,600
40%Cost of living in Abilene, TX
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% lower |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 3% lower |
| Housing | 36% lower |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Utilities | 9% higher |
Discover rentals in Abilene, TX
9h ago
House for rent in Abilene
6633 Picadilly St #NA, Abilene, TX 79606
4 beds
2 baths
$950
House for rent
Available Jun 30
17h ago
3549 Curry Ln, Abilene, TX 79606
1–2 beds
1 bath
$976–$1,275
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2400 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,000–$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Abilene
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Lytle Area house for rent in Abilene
2832 Waterside Dr, Abilene, TX 79602
5 beds
3 baths
$15,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Buck Creek Area house for rent in Abilene
3002 Legends Trl, Abilene, TX 79601
3 beds
2.5 baths
$10,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Abilene
1342 Lewis And Clark Trl, Abilene, TX 79602
3 beds
2 baths
$6,900
House for rent
9h ago
Far Southside house for rent in Abilene
4 beds
2.5 baths
$7,000
$6,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 19
1d ago
Verified
5249 Us Highway 277 S, Abilene, TX 79605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1315 Musken Rd, Abilene, TX 79601
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
17h ago
3549 Curry Ln, Abilene, TX 79606
1–2 beds
1 bath
$976–$1,275
Apartment for rent
17h ago
7455 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79606
3 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5249 Us Highway 277 S, Abilene, TX 79605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1315 Musken Rd, Abilene, TX 79601
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Abilene
5 beds
3 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Abilene
5 beds
3 baths
$4,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1315 Musken Rd, Abilene, TX 79601
2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Far Southside house for rent in Abilene
4 beds
2.5 baths
$7,000
$6,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 19
17h ago
3549 Curry Ln, Abilene, TX 79606
1 bed
1 bath
$976–$1,034
Apartment for rent
17h ago
7455 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79606
3 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Abilene, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Abilene rental market.
How much is rent in Abilene?
The average rent in Abilene is $2,218 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Abilene?
Average rent prices in Abilene have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 59% since last year.
How does Abilene rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Abilene is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $268 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Abilene?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Abilene are Over Place Area ($1,495/mo), Park Central Area ($1,625/mo), and Sayles Blvd Area ($1,647/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Abilene?
To comfortably afford rent in Abilene, you'd need to earn approximately $89,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Abilene?
Abilene's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $870 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse rental inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).