Last updated on November 10, 2026

Average rent in
Hardin Simmons University, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Abilene

$1,995/mo

increased by74%

vs previous year

The average rent in Abilene is $1,995 per month as of November 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Abilene

149

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Abilene rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Hardin Simmons University, TX

Average rent prices in Abilene have increased by 74% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Hardin Simmons University, TX

Rent prices in Abilene vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Abilene is $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,347. 1-bedroom apartments in Abilene run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,100

-

12%

2 bedroom

$1,495

-

28%

3 bedroom

$2,399

-

82%

4 bedroom

$3,995

-

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last year

28%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,399

Last year

82%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

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 Hardin Simmons University, TX.

Apartments

Average rent

$1,495

Last year

31%

Condos

Average rent

$1,297

Houses

Average rent

$2,347

The table above reflects average rent prices in Hardin Simmons University, 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.

Discover rentals in Hardin Simmons University, TX

1910 Chestnut St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Treadaway Area apartment for rent in Abilene

ResidentialLease, Abilene, TX

1910 Chestnut St #B, Abilene, TX 79602

1 bed

1 bath

$595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Riatta Ranch - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

7.7

Very good

Riatta Ranch

1111 Musken Rd, Abilene, TX 79601

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$880–$1,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2218 State St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cobb Park Area house for rent in Abilene

ResidentialLease, Abilene, TX

2218 State St, Abilene, TX 79603

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Starview Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

7.8

Very good

Starview Apartments

526 E North 7th St, Abilene, TX 79601

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
New construction

5d+ ago

South Treadaway Area house for rent in Abilene

5 beds

3 baths

$12,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2601 N Willis St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sears Park Area house for rent in Abilene

ResidentialLease, Abilene, TX

2601 N Willis St, Abilene, TX 79603

4 beds

3 baths

$9,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
137 Copper - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Red Bud Area house for rent in Abilene

4 beds

2 baths

$7,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3002 Legends Trl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Buck Creek Area house for rent in Abilene

3 beds

2.5 baths

$7,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Sunscape Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.3

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Sunscape Apartments

1315 Musken Rd, Abilene, TX 79601

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Canterbury Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

Canterbury Apartments

1250 Yeomans Rd, Abilene, TX 79602

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Mill Creek - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

22h ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Mill Creek

5249 Us Highway 277 S, Abilene, TX 79605

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

Call for price

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5325 N 10th St - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

House for rent in Abilene

3 beds

2 baths

$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Mill Creek - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

22h ago

9.7

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Mill Creek

5249 Us Highway 277 S, Abilene, TX 79605

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

Call for price

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Sunscape Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.3

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Sunscape Apartments

1315 Musken Rd, Abilene, TX 79601

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Wind Chase Village - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9

Excellent

Wind Chase Village

2400 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79605

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,000–$1,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1125 Cabernet Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Abilene Heights Area house for rent in Abilene

3 beds

3 baths

$2,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Sunscape Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.3

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Sunscape Apartments

1315 Musken Rd, Abilene, TX 79601

2 beds

1 bath

Call for price

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5325 N 10th St - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

House for rent in Abilene

3 beds

2 baths

$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
750 N Judge Ely Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

Apartment for rent in Abilene

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3865 Whittier St - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

Elmwood Area apartment for rent in Abilene

4 beds

3 baths

$2,900

Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Hardin Simmons University, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Abilene rental market.

How much is rent in Abilene?

The average rent in Abilene is $1,995 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Abilene?

Average rent prices in Abilene have increased by 74% since last year.

How does Abilene rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Abilene is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Abilene?

To comfortably afford rent in Abilene, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).