Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 5, 2026
Average rent in
Killeen, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on October 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Killeen, TX rent slipped 3.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,245/month. Renters today are paying $21 less per month on average than last year, with rents holding essentially flat month to month recently.
Compared to national trends
Killeen sits 34.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Texas. The city offers 1,209 total rentals across a mix of property types.
Price ranges
Studios in Killeen rent for about $600/month, 1-bedrooms around $625/month, and 2-bedrooms at $800/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,300/month and 4+ bedrooms $1,750/month. Houses command a median of $1,500/month compared to apartments at $851/month, with houses making up the majority of rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Killeen
$1,245/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Killeen is $1,245 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $655 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Killeen
1,209
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Killeen rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Killeen, TX
Average rent prices in Killeen have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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
Killeen, TX
Rent prices in Killeen vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Killeen is $851, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Killeen run $625 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $795.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $600 | 2% |  30% | |
1 bedroom | $625 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $800 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,300 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change | 1% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Killeen, TX.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $851 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,064 | 3% | 10% | |
Houses | $1,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $617 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$625
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Killeen, TX.
Apartments
Average rent
$851
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,064
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$617
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Killeen, 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 Killeen, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Killeen and Austin by all bedroom counts and property types.
Killeen
34%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Killeen, TX is 20% lower than the median rent in Austin, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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1%$1,087
24%$1,750
2%$1,750
3%$1,700
19%$1,515
$1,522
4%Discover rentals in Killeen, TX
2d ago
1015 Hall Ave, Killeen, TX 76541
1 bed
1 bath
$395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
307 E Bryce Dr, Killeen, TX 76541
1 bed
1 bath
$395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Killeen
307 E Bryce Dr, Killeen, TX 76541
1 bed
1 bath
$395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Killeen
1015 Hall Ave, Killeen, TX 76541
1 bed
1 bath
$395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,780
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$3,700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Killeen
3 beds
2 baths
$3,210
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Killeen
1301 E Avenue G #B, Killeen, TX 76541
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Condo for rent
Available Feb 1
7h ago
Verified
3200 Hereford Ln #A, Killeen, TX 76542
3 beds
1.5 baths
$975
House for rent
Available Oct 4
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,082
$2,594
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3h ago
House for rent in Killeen
2213 Jennifer Dr #3, Killeen, TX 76542
2 beds
1 bath
$775
House for rent
Available Oct 5
11h ago
4201 Alleeta Dr, Killeen, TX 76549
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
409 Short Ave, Killeen, TX 76541
4 beds
2 baths
$1,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5211 James Loop, Killeen, TX 76542
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3101 Westrim Dr #NA, Killeen, TX 76549
3 beds
2 baths
$1,450
House for rent
Available Sep 14
1d ago
Verified
2704 Edgefield St #A, Killeen, TX 76549
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
2608 Lucille Dr, Killeen, TX 76549
3 beds
2 baths
$1,195
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
3200 Hereford Ln #A, Killeen, TX 76542
3 beds
1.5 baths
$975
House for rent
Available Oct 4
1d ago
Verified
2704 Edgefield St #A, Killeen, TX 76549
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,082
$2,594
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Killeen, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Killeen rental market.
How much is rent in Killeen?
The average rent in Killeen is $1,245 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Killeen?
Average rent prices in Killeen have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Killeen rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Killeen is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $655 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Killeen?
To comfortably afford rent in Killeen, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Killeen?
April sees the lowest rent in Killeen while January has the highest, with roughly a 2.5% difference between peak and off-peak 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).