Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Average rent in
Abilene, TX

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Last updated on May 14, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Abilene, TX is $2,095. This is +7%, or $145, higher than the national average.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,095

increased by68%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

158

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Abilene, TX is $2,095. This is +7%, or $145, higher than the national average.

$1.61

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

31%
51%
15%
2%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

54%
46%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Abilene, TX

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Abilene, TX have increased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 68% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Abilene, TX

The monthly rent for an apartment in Abilene, TX is $1,275. A 1-bedroom apartment in Abilene, TX costs about $1,057 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,249. Houses for rent in Abilene, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$988

5%

33%

2 bedroom

$1,300

No Change

41%

3 bedroom

$2,450

3%

49%

4 bedroom

$3,000

4%

57%

Studio

$895

14%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$988

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

41%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

49%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

57%

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.

Compare rent prices in Abilene, TX to other cities

Median rent prices in Abilene, TX for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Breckenridge, TX.

Abilene

Median rent price$2,095
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Abilene, TX is 40% higher than the median rent in Breckenridge, TX.

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Cost of living in
Abilene, TX

The overall cost of living in Abilene, TX is 9% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

6% lower

Groceries

4% lower

Health

4% lower

Housing

25% lower

Transportation

4% lower

Utilities

9% higher

Apartments for rent in Abilene

Discover rentals in Abilene, TX

Canterbury Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.5

Very good

Canterbury Apartments

1250 Yeomans Rd, Abilene, TX 79602

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

617 E North 18th St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Abilene Heights Area apartment for rent in Abilene

Apartment - Abilene, TX

617 E North 18th St #B, Abilene, TX 79601

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Abilene Central Duplexes - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.5

Very good

Abilene Central Duplexes

333 Washington Blvd, Abilene, TX 79601

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$850–$2,175

Apartment for rent

Curry Junction Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

11h ago

8.5

Very good

Curry Junction Apartments

3549 Curry Ln, Abilene, TX 79606

1–2 beds

1 bath

$966–$1,275

Apartment for rent

Wind Chase Village - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.8

Very good

Wind Chase Village

2400 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79605

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,000–$1,100

Apartment for rent

5402 S 7th St #106 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Abilene

2 beds

2 baths

$1,000

House for rent

LT-241-247 Merchant - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

LT-241-247 Merchant

241 Merchant St, Abilene, TX 79603

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

Apartment for rent

243 Merchant St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cobb Park Area apartment for rent in Abilene

Duplex - Abilene, TX

243 Merchant St, Abilene, TX 79603

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

Apartment for rent