Average Rent in Abilene TX
29 apartment buildings, 39 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily. 11 more available with Average Rent Pro
Avg Rent
$1,977/mo
Cheapest
$875/mo
Properties
29
Units
39
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 29 properties in Abilene TX.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Abilene TX Rent Prices
All 29 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Cedar Creek Apartments
1948 Denton St, Abilene, TX 79605, USA
Newport Village Apartment Homes
3525 Rolling Green Dr, Abilene, TX 79606, USA
Sedona Apartments
2601 Nonesuch Rd, Abilene, TX 79606, USA
The Windsor Apartments
401 Pine St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
La Ventana
2109 TX-351, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
Wind Chase Village Apartments and Townhomes
2400 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79605, USA
Parkridge Place Apartments
1351 Andy St, Abilene, TX 79605, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Creek Apartments 1948 Denton St, Abilene, TX 79605, USA | $875 | $888 | $1.58 | 3.1 | 2 |
| 2 | Newport Village Apartment Homes 3525 Rolling Green Dr, Abilene, TX 79606, USA | $875 | $888 | $1.58 | 3.3 | 2 |
| 3 | Sedona Apartments 2601 Nonesuch Rd, Abilene, TX 79606, USA | $875 | $888 | $1.58 | 3.2 | 2 |
| 4 | The Windsor Apartments 401 Pine St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA | $875 | $888 | $1.58 | 3.7 | 2 |
| 5 | La Ventana 2109 TX-351, Abilene, TX 79601, USA | $895 | $895 | -- | 3.9 | 1 |
| 6 | Wind Chase Village Apartments and Townhomes 2400 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79605, USA | $1,000 | $1,050 | $1.31 | 3.3 | 2 |
| 7 | Parkridge Place Apartments 1351 Andy St, Abilene, TX 79605, USA | $1,050 | $1,175 | -- | 3.9 | 3 |
Explore Each Property
Cedar Creek Apartments
3.11948 Denton St, Abilene, TX 79605, USA
Newport Village Apartment Homes
3.33525 Rolling Green Dr, Abilene, TX 79606, USA
Sedona Apartments
3.22601 Nonesuch Rd, Abilene, TX 79606, USA
The Windsor Apartments
3.7401 Pine St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
La Ventana
3.92109 TX-351, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
Wind Chase Village Apartments and Townhomes
3.32400 Buffalo Gap Rd, Abilene, TX 79605, USA
Abilene TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Abilene TX is $1,977 per month, based on 39 units across 29 apartment communities. Prices range from $875 at Cedar Creek Apartments to $1,965 at Stonegate Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $888/mo | $875/mo | 8 |
| 1 Bed | $982/mo | $895/mo | 3 |
| 2 Bed | $1,423/mo | $1,100/mo | 8 |
| 3 Bed | $2,784/mo | $1,875/mo | 20 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Abilene TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Abilene TX averages $982/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,423/mo. At the local median household income of $62,720, that works out to 38% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Abilene TX at $1,106/mo. The current tracked market average runs 79% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Abilene TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Abilene TX?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$79,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,977/mo.
Comfortable income
$95,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($875/mo), you need to earn at least $35,000/year.
Median household income in Abilene TX is $62,720 , about 34% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Abilene TX
Overall prices in Abilene TX runs below the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 90.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Abilene TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,977 |
| Utilities | $317 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $755 |
| Healthcare | $368 |
| Other goods and services | $589 |
| Estimated total | $4,507/mo |
Population
127,130
Median household income
$62,720
Census median rent
$1,106/mo
Rent as % of income
30.0%
Median age
32.8
Mean commute
15 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Texas
How Abilene TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Abilene TX | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $1,871 | -5% | 197 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,824 | -8% | 137 |
| Addison, TX | $1,542 | -22% | 103 |
| Houston, TX | $2,264 | +15% | 75 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,070 | +5% | 39 |
| Carrollton, TX | $1,589 | -20% | 38 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Abilene TX?
The average rent in Abilene TX is $1,977 per month, based on 39 units across 29 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Abilene TX?
The lowest available rent in Abilene TX starts at $875 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Abilene TX?
1-bedroom apartments in Abilene TX average $982/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $895/mo across 3 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Abilene TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Abilene TX average $1,423/mo. Units start from $1,100/mo across 8 units currently listed.
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