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Last updated on September 28, 2026
Average rent in
Abilene, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 28, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Abilene
$2,195/mo
51%vs previous year
The average rent in Abilene is $2,195 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $295 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Abilene
268
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 8% over the last month and have increased by 51% 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 $1,422, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Abilene run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $850 |  55% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 | 4% | 28% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | 1% | 39% | |
3 bedroom | $2,395 | 2% | 40% | |
4 bedroom | $3,095 | 6% | 42% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Abilene Heights Area | $2,599 | |
Cobb Park Area | $1,695 | |
Elmwood Area | $1,695 | |
Far Southside | $2,745 | |
North College | $1,772 | |
Over Place Area | $1,400 | |
Park Central Area | $1,570 | |
Red Bud Area | $2,122 | |
Sears Park Area | $1,947 | |
Westwood Richland | $1,995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,422 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | 25% | - | |
Houses | $2,395 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
55%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
28%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
39%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
40%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,095
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
42%
Far Southside
Average rent
$2,745
Abilene Heights Area
Average rent
$2,599
Park Central Area
Average rent
$1,570
Sears Park Area
Average rent
$1,947
Westwood Richland
Average rent
$1,995
Over Place Area
Average rent
$1,400
Elmwood Area
Average rent
$1,695
Red Bud Area
Average rent
$2,122
North College
Average rent
$1,772
Cobb Park Area
Average rent
$1,695
Apartments
Average rent
$1,422
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
25%
Houses
Average rent
$2,395
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
16%higher than the national median
64%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Abilene, TX is 225% higher than the median rent in Breckenridge, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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73%$959
1%$1,000
10%$1,015
2%$1,285
18%$1,200
7%$1,695
150%$1,287
1%$1,586
16%$790
11%$1,500
5%$2,195
48%Cost of living in Abilene, TX
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 2% lower |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 4% lower |
| Housing | 36% lower |
| Transportation | 1% lower |
| Utilities | 2% higher |
Discover rentals in Abilene, TX
2d ago
1250 Yeomans Rd, Abilene, TX 79602
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Abilene
30 West Trl, Abilene, TX 79605
2 beds
2 baths
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1111 Musken Rd, Abilene, TX 79601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$880–$1,250
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
South Treadaway Area house for rent in Abilene
2832 Waterside Dr, Abilene, TX 79602
5 beds
3 baths
$12,750
House for rent
Available Aug 17
4d ago
Sears Park Area house for rent in Abilene
2601 N Willis St, Abilene, TX 79603
4 beds
3 baths
$10,500
$9,500
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Abilene
392 Kristie Path, Abilene, TX 79602
3 beds
2 baths
$8,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Abilene
3533 Silver Springs Ct, Abilene, TX 79602
5 beds
3 baths
$8,000
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
1315 Musken Rd, Abilene, TX 79601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3549 Curry Ln, Abilene, TX 79606
1–2 beds
1 bath
$976–$1,275
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1250 Yeomans Rd, Abilene, TX 79602
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
333 Washington Blvd, Abilene, TX 79601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$2,175
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
5249 Us Highway 277 S, Abilene, TX 79605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1701 Denali Dr, Abilene, TX 79606
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1315 Musken Rd, Abilene, TX 79601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Abilene
5 beds
3 baths
$4,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1315 Musken Rd, Abilene, TX 79601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
333 Washington Blvd, Abilene, TX 79601
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$900–$2,175
Apartment for rent
2d ago
500 N Judge Ely Blvd, Abilene, TX 79601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$960–$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1111 Musken Rd, Abilene, TX 79601
1 bed
1 bath
$880
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 $2,195 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Abilene?
Average rent prices in Abilene have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 51% since last year.
How does Abilene rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Abilene is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $295 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Abilene?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Abilene are Over Place Area ($1,400/mo), Park Central Area ($1,570/mo), and Elmwood 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 $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Abilene?
February offers the best rental deals in Abilene with the lowest rents of the year, while December sees the highest prices with roughly a 34% difference between these months.
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).