Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
McMurry University, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Abilene

$2,195/mo

increased by98%

vs previous year

The average rent in Abilene is $2,195 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $295 more per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Abilene

258

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Abilene rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in McMurry University, TX

Average rent prices in Abilene have increased by 98% 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 McMurry University, TX

Rent prices in Abilene vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Abilene is $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Abilene run $1,157 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$700

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,107

-

9%

2 bedroom

$1,497

-

17%

3 bedroom

$2,347

-

58%

4 bedroom

$3,225

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$700

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,107

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,497

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,347

Last year

58%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,225

The table above reflects average rent prices in McMurry 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 McMurry University, TX

1174 Vine St #GAR - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sayles Blvd. Area apartment for rent in Abilene

ResidentialLease, Abilene, TX

1174 Vine St #GAR, Abilene, TX 79602

1 bed

1 bath

$695

5734 Moore Park Rd #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Ft. Phantom Area house for rent in Abilene

RV SPACE

5734 Moore Park Rd #8, Abilene, TX 79601

Studio

0 baths

$700

750 N Judge Ely Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Abilene

1 bed

1 bath

$830

Abilene Central Duplexes - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Abilene Central Duplexes

333 Washington Blvd, Abilene, TX 79601

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$850–$2,175

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Frequently asked questions for McMurry University, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Abilene rental market.

How much is rent in Abilene?

The average rent in Abilene is $2,195 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Abilene?

Average rent prices in Abilene have increased by 98% since last year.

How does Abilene rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Abilene is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $295 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 $88,000/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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