Last updated on August 21, 2026

Average rent in
Killeen, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Killeen, TX rent slipped 6.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,210/month. Renters today are paying $57 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Killeen sits 37.1% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters compared to many other metros.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Killeen run around $698/month, 1-bedrooms at $625/month, 2-bedrooms at $800/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,330/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,795/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available across the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Killeen

$1,210/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Killeen is $1,210 per month as of August 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $715 less per month.

$0.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Killeen

1,261

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Killeen rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Killeen, TX

Average rent prices in Killeen have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $850, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Killeen run $625 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $775.

Listings

Studio

$697

6%

6%

1 bedroom

$625

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$800

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,330

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$697

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$625

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,330

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

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

Median rent price$1,210
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,559
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Killeen, TX is 22% lower than the median rent in Austin, TX.

Discover rentals in Killeen, TX

307 E Bryce Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Killeen

ResidentialLease, Killeen, TX

307 E Bryce Dr, Killeen, TX 76541

1 bed

1 bath

$395

Apartment for rent

1015 Hall Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Killeen

1015 Hall Ave, Killeen, TX 76541

1 bed

1 bath

$395

Apartment for rent

B&I APARTMENTS - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

B&I APARTMENTS

307 E Bryce Dr, Killeen, TX 76541

1 bed

1 bath

$395

Apartment for rent

420 North Gilmer Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

420 North Gilmer Street

420 N Gilmer St, Killeen, TX 76541

1–2 beds

1 bath

$495–$695

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 $1,210 per month as of August 15, 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 7% since last year.

How does Killeen rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Killeen is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $715 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 $48,000/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).

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