Last updated on August 11, 2026

Average rent in
Hardin Simmons University, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Abilene

$1,800/mo

increased by66%

vs previous year

The average rent in Abilene is $1,800 per month as of August 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $125 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Abilene

153

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Abilene rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 66% 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 $1,295, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Abilene run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$875

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,050

-

6%

2 bedroom

$1,497

-

21%

3 bedroom

$2,200

-

48%

4 bedroom

$3,125

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$875

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,497

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

48%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,125

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

6633 Picadilly St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Abilene

Room for Rent | Picadilly Palace Crash Pads

6633 Picadilly St #NA, Abilene, TX 79606

4 beds

2 baths

$950

House for rent

Available Jun 30

Riatta Ranch - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

7.7

Very good

Riatta Ranch

1111 Musken Rd, Abilene, TX 79601

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$980–$1,250

Apartment for rent

Wind Chase Village - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Wind Chase Village

2400 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79605

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,000–$1,495

Apartment for rent

2926 Post Oak Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Park Central Area house for rent in Abilene

SINGLE_FAMILY - Other - Abilene, TX

2926 Post Oak Rd, Abilene, TX 79606

3 beds

1 bath

$1,100

House for rent

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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 $1,800 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Abilene?

Average rent prices in Abilene have increased by 66% since last year.

How does Abilene rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Abilene is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $125 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Abilene?

To comfortably afford rent in Abilene, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/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).

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