Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 22, 2026
Average rent in
Killeen, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on May 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Killeen, TX rent slipped 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,249/month. Renters today are paying $66 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent remains essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Killeen sits 35.9% more affordable than the $1,949/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters with 1,324 total rentals across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Killeen run around $538/month, 1-bedrooms around $595/month, and 2-bedrooms around $797/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,300/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,750/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,495/month, while apartments sit at $895/month, reflecting the city's mix of housing types.
Median rent
Median rent in Killeen
$1,249/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Killeen is $1,249 per month as of May 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Killeen
1,324
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 $895, whereas a house costs $1,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Killeen run $595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $775.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $537 |  5% | 33% | |
1 bedroom | $595 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $797 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,300 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change | 4% |
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 | $895 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $949 | 23% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,495 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $621 | 21% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$537
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
33%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$797
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
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
$895
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$949
Last 30 days
23%
Houses
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$621
Last 30 days
21%
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
36%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Killeen, TX is 32% lower than the median rent in Austin, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,847
6%$1,495
2%$1,250
2%$1,400
$1,895
3%$1,395
2%$600
47%$1,689
6%$1,687
8%$1,775
26%$1,550
16%$1,499
1%Discover rentals in Killeen, TX
1d ago
1015 Hall Ave, Killeen, TX 76541
1–2 beds
1 bath
$485–$500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
228 Hold St, Killeen, TX 76541
2 beds
1 bath
$495
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1504 Windward Dr, Killeen, TX 76543
2 beds
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
13h ago
805 W Hallmark Ave, Killeen, TX 76541
1–3 beds
1 bath
$525–$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Jul 1
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Killeen
5101 Birmingham Cir, Killeen, TX 76542
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Killeen
2011 Agate Dr, Killeen, TX 76549
4 beds
2 baths
$2,650
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
1507 N 8th St #8, Killeen, TX 76541
3 beds
2 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
Verified
3805 Hitchrock Dr #A, Killeen, TX 76549
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3008 Westrim Dr #NA, Killeen, TX 76549
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House for rent
Available Apr 29
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3805 Hitchrock Dr #A, Killeen, TX 76549
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
4d ago
Verified
1507 N 8th St #8, Killeen, TX 76541
3 beds
2 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available May 5
5d+ ago
Verified
2102 Hunt Dr #B, Killeen, TX 76543
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1507 N 8th St #8, Killeen, TX 76541
3 beds
2 baths
$995
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
Verified
3805 Hitchrock Dr #A, Killeen, TX 76549
3 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
2d ago
Verified
2404 Fieldstone Dr, Killeen, TX 76549
3 beds
2 baths
$1,365
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5000 Imperial Eagle, Killeen, TX 76549
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,599
House 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 $1,249 per month as of May 16, 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 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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?
Killeen's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $630 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $830 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions in this central Texas city.
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).