Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
Abilene, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Abilene rent stands today
Abilene, TX rent rose 62.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,295/month. Renters today are paying $827 more per month on average than last year, reaching the city's peak rent level in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Abilene runs 19.2% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market compared to many other metros, with 275 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $975/month, 1-bedrooms for $998/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,495/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,495/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,350/month. The bedroom mix is weighted toward 3-bed and 4+ bed units, which together make up over 70% of rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Chimney Rock Area saw rents climb 25.6% year over year, outpacing the citywide increase. This neighborhood's rise shows localized strength within Abilene's broader market growth.
Median rent
Median rent in Abilene
$2,295/mo
62%vs previous year
The average rent in Abilene is $2,295 per month as of August 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $370 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Abilene
275
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Abilene rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Abilene, TX
Average rent prices in Abilene have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 62% 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 $1,350, whereas a house costs $2,499. 1-bedroom apartments in Abilene run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,320.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $975 | 27% | 31% | |
1 bedroom | $997 |  3% | 27% | |
2 bedroom | $1,495 | 8% | 38% | |
3 bedroom | $2,495 | 1% | 42% | |
4 bedroom | $3,350 | 2% | 60% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Abilene Heights Area | $2,499 | |
Chimney Rock Area | $2,947 | |
Far Southside | $2,595 | |
Over Place Area | $1,695 | |
Park Central Area | $2,395 | |
Red Bud Area | $2,397 | |
Sayles Blvd Area | $1,397 | |
Sears Park Area | $1,500 | |
South Treadaway Area | $2,447 | |
Westwood Richland | $1,795 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,350 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,495 | 21% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,499 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
31%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$997
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
27%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
38%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
42%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
60%
Far Southside
Average rent
$2,595
Abilene Heights Area
Average rent
$2,499
Westwood Richland
Average rent
$1,795
Sears Park Area
Average rent
$1,500
Park Central Area
Average rent
$2,395
Chimney Rock Area
Average rent
$2,947
Sayles Blvd Area
Average rent
$1,397
Over Place Area
Average rent
$1,695
South Treadaway Area
Average rent
$2,447
Red Bud Area
Average rent
$2,397
Apartments
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
21%
Houses
Average rent
$2,499
Last 30 days
No Change
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
19%higher than the national median
59%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Abilene, TX is 189% higher than the median rent in Breckenridge, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$795
45%$1,000
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33%$807
14%$1,107
20%$1,550
5%$1,795
132%$1,395
6%$1,525
9%$1,150
5%$1,500
4%$2,595
106%Cost of living in Abilene, TX
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
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
5d+ ago
1250 Yeomans Rd, Abilene, TX 79602
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1111 Musken Rd, Abilene, TX 79601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$880–$1,250
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
333 Washington Blvd, Abilene, TX 79601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$2,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Abilene
6633 Picadilly St #NA, Abilene, TX 79606
4 beds
2 baths
$950
House for rent
Available Jun 30
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
Original Town South house for rent in Abilene
7627 Hudson Way, Abilene, TX 79602
4 beds
2 baths
$8,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Buck Creek Area house for rent in Abilene
3002 Legends Trl, Abilene, TX 79601
3 beds
2.5 baths
$8,500
House for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Abilene
392 Kristie Path, Abilene, TX 79602
3 beds
2 baths
$8,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1701 Denali Dr, Abilene, TX 79606
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,420–$1,660
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5249 Us Highway 277 S, Abilene, TX 79605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,212
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1315 Musken Rd, Abilene, TX 79601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
3h ago
2541 N Judge Ely Blvd, Abilene, TX 79601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,304–$3,002
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5249 Us Highway 277 S, Abilene, TX 79605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,212
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1701 Denali Dr, Abilene, TX 79606
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,420–$1,660
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1315 Musken Rd, Abilene, TX 79601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
207 Polasek Dr, Abilene, TX 79602
3 beds
2 baths
$2,599
House for rent
Available Aug 13
1d ago
Verified
1701 Denali Dr, Abilene, TX 79606
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,420–$1,660
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1315 Musken Rd, Abilene, TX 79601
2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1111 Musken Rd, Abilene, TX 79601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$880–$1,075
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
600 Westwood Dr, Abilene, TX 79603
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
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 $2,295 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Abilene?
Average rent prices in Abilene have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 62% since last year.
How does Abilene rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Abilene is 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $370 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Abilene?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Abilene are Sayles Blvd Area ($1,397/mo), Sears Park Area ($1,500/mo), and Over Place Area ($1,695/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Abilene?
To comfortably afford rent in Abilene, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Abilene?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Abilene average around $1,050/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,250/month.
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).