# Average Rent in Abilene, TX & Rent Trends

> Average rent in Abilene, TX is $1,748/mo as of November 2026, down 16.8% this month. 1BR $1,594, 2BR $1,821. Daily price history for 130 units in 22 buildings.

Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/trends/

Latest included observation: November 12, 2026

## What is the average rent in Abilene, TX?

The average listed apartment rent in Abilene, TX is $1,748 per month, as of November 12, 2026. This sample includes 130 priced apartments in 22 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 6, 2026 through November 12, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 22 apartment communities in Abilene, TX. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area [All Areas](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/trends/?bedrooms=all) [Ft. Phantom Area](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/trends/79601/?bedrooms=all)[River Oaks/Brookhollow](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/trends/79605/?bedrooms=all)

Abilene [79602](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/trends/79602/?bedrooms=all)[79603](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/trends/79603/?bedrooms=all)[79606](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/trends/79606/?bedrooms=all)

Beds [All Bedrooms](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/trends/?bedrooms=all) [Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/trends/?bedrooms=0)[1 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/trends/?bedrooms=1)[2 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/trends/?bedrooms=2)[3 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/trends/?bedrooms=3)

Showing any bedrooms in Abilene, TX.

Market Average

$1,748/mo

▼ 16.8% from last month

Lowest Available

$581/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

22

tracked daily

Units Listed

130

available now

## Rent by Neighborhood in Abilene, TX

Compare average rent across Abilene, TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. [View these neighborhoods on the rent map](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/rent-map/)

| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Ft. Phantom Area](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/trends/79601/?bedrooms=all) | $1,975 | ▲ $227 | $581 | 6 | 28 |
| [Abilene 79606](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/trends/79606/?bedrooms=all) | $1,866 | ▲ $275 | $1,310 | 2 | 15 |
| [River Oaks/Brookhollow](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/trends/79605/?bedrooms=all) | $1,663 | ▲ $18 | $858 | 9 | 62 |
| [Abilene 79603](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/trends/79603/?bedrooms=all) | $777 | - | $518 | 1 | 2 |

## Is Rent Going Up or Down in Abilene, TX?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Abilene, TX is $1,748 per month across 22 apartment communities and 130 available units. Rents have decreased $352 (16.8%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is [Villages at West Lake](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/villages-at-west-lake-abilene-tx/) starting at $581/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,594/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,821/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,828/mo.

Prices range from $581 to $3,366 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 20 units are currently listed.

## Abilene, TX Rent Price History

Timeframe

View as table

| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| May 2026 | $1,277 | - | 8 |
| June 2026 | $1,407 | +$130 | 28 |
| July 2026 | $1,500 | +$93 | 27 |
| August 2026 | $1,539 | +$39 | 25 |
| September 2026 | $1,553 | +$14 | 25 |
| October 2026 | $1,597 | +$44 | 22 |
| November 2026 | $1,694 | +$97 | 20 |

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

## Average Rent by Bedroom

## Rent Price Distribution

## Rent by Bedroom Type in Abilene, TX

1 Bed

$1,594

from $785 · 42 units

2 Bed

$1,821

from $870 · 70 units

3 Bed

$1,828

from $581 · 18 units

## Rent Prices by Apartment in Abilene, TX

| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Villages at West Lake](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/villages-at-west-lake-abilene-tx/) | $581/mo | $1,001/mo | 8 | 3.9 |
| [Copper Creek Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/copper-creek-apartments-abilene-tx/) | $785/mo | $1,136/mo | 8 | 3.9 |
| [The Arbors at Rose Park](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/the-arbors-at-rose-park-abilene-tx/) | $858/mo | $918/mo | 5 | 3.8 |
| [The Residence at Autumn Sage](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/the-residence-at-autumn-sage-abilene-tx/) | $892/mo | $892/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| [Tylor Grand Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/tylor-grand-apartments-abilene-tx/) | $964/mo | $1,100/mo | 3 | 3.8 |
| [The Edge Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/the-edge-apartments-abilene-tx/) | $990/mo | $1,548/mo | 9 | 3.8 |
| [La Ventana](https://average-rent.com/city/abilene-tx/la-ventana-abilene-tx/) | $1,045/mo | $1,367/mo | 3 | 3.9 |

## Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Abilene, TX

### What is the average rent in Abilene, TX?

The average listed apartment rent in Abilene, TX is $1,748 per month, as of November 12, 2026. This sample includes 130 priced apartments in 22 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What rent range can I find in Abilene, TX?

The apartment listings we track in Abilene, TX range from $581 to $3,366 per month, as of November 12, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

### Are rents going up or down in Abilene, TX?

There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Abilene, TX. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Abilene, TX?

1-bedroom apartments average $1,594 per month across 42 priced listings in Abilene, TX. Listed rents range from $785 to $2,991 per month, as of November 12, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Abilene, TX?

2-bedroom apartments average $1,821 per month across 70 priced listings in Abilene, TX. Listed rents range from $870 to $3,366 per month, as of November 12, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Abilene, TX?

3-bedroom apartments average $1,828 per month across 18 priced listings in Abilene, TX. Listed rents range from $581 to $2,409 per month, as of November 12, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

### How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Abilene, TX?

The 1-bedroom average is $1,594 per month across 42 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $1,821 across 70 listings, $227 (14.2%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

### Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Abilene, TX?

Villages at West Lake has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $581 per month. We track 8 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 12, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

### Which rent range has the most listings in Abilene, TX?

The $1,000 to $1,200 monthly range has the most matching listings: 20 units, or 15.4% of the priced apartments we track in Abilene, TX. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

### How many apartment listings do you track in Abilene, TX?

We track 130 priced units at 22 apartment buildings, as of November 12, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

### How much rent history is available for Abilene, TX?

We have recorded rent data on 170 days from May 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Abilene, TX. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

### Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Abilene, TX?

The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

### Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?

Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

### Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?

We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

### How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?

A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

### Does this page represent every rental in the market?

These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

### How fresh are the Abilene, TX rent figures?

We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 12, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

## 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

$70,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,748/mo.

Comfortable income

$84,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($581/mo), you need to earn at least **$23,000/year**.

Median household income in Abilene, TX is **$62,720** , about 25% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Explore Abilene, TX Apartments

Browse all 22 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability.

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## 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) | $1,748 |
| Utilities | $317 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $755 |
| Healthcare | $368 |
| Other goods and services | $589 |
| Estimated total | $4,278/mo |

Population

127,130

Median household income

$62,720

Census median rent

$1,106/mo

Census rent burden

30.0%

Median age

32.8

Mean commute

15 min

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## Google Search Trends for Abilene, TX Apartments

Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.

### Search Interest Over Time

[Explore more on Google Trends](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?q=apartments%20in%20Abilene&geo=US&date=today%2012-m)

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-05-13 | 1,245 |
| 2026-05-14 | 1,145 |
| 2026-05-15 | 1,300 |
| 2026-05-16 | 1,355 |
| 2026-05-17 | 1,249 |
| 2026-05-18 | 1,249 |
| 2026-05-19 | 1,277 |
| 2026-05-20 | 1,274 |
| 2026-05-21 | 1,270 |
| 2026-05-22 | 1,218 |
| 2026-05-23 | 1,280 |
| 2026-05-24 | 1,280 |
| 2026-05-25 | 1,351 |
| 2026-05-26 | 1,391 |
| 2026-05-27 | 1,276 |
| 2026-05-28 | 1,301 |
| 2026-05-29 | 1,158 |
| 2026-05-30 | 1,254 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1,392 |
| 2026-06-01 | 1,248 |
| 2026-06-02 | 1,239 |
| 2026-06-04 | 1,238 |
| 2026-06-05 | 1,292 |
| 2026-06-06 | 1,335 |
| 2026-06-07 | 1,255 |
| 2026-06-08 | 1,335 |
| 2026-06-09 | 1,352 |
| 2026-06-11 | 1,496 |
| 2026-06-12 | 1,345 |
| 2026-06-13 | 1,587 |
| 2026-06-14 | 1,391 |
| 2026-06-16 | 1,599 |
| 2026-06-17 | 1,465 |
| 2026-06-18 | 1,512 |
| 2026-06-19 | 1,529 |
| 2026-06-20 | 1,470 |
| 2026-06-24 | 1,415 |
| 2026-06-25 | 1,450 |
| 2026-06-28 | 1,417 |
| 2026-06-29 | 1,496 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1,496 |
| 2026-07-01 | 1,493 |
| 2026-07-02 | 1,535 |
| 2026-07-03 | 1,494 |
| 2026-07-04 | 1,488 |
| 2026-07-05 | 1,458 |
| 2026-07-06 | 1,490 |
| 2026-07-07 | 1,532 |
| 2026-07-08 | 1,513 |
| 2026-07-09 | 1,466 |
| 2026-07-10 | 1,444 |
| 2026-07-11 | 1,622 |
| 2026-07-12 | 1,508 |
| 2026-07-13 | 1,447 |
| 2026-07-14 | 1,477 |
| 2026-07-16 | 1,435 |
| 2026-07-17 | 1,450 |
| 2026-07-18 | 1,468 |
| 2026-07-19 | 1,498 |
| 2026-07-20 | 1,652 |
| 2026-07-21 | 1,429 |
| 2026-07-22 | 1,683 |
| 2026-07-23 | 1,691 |
| 2026-07-24 | 1,460 |
| 2026-07-25 | 1,464 |
| 2026-07-26 | 1,414 |
| 2026-07-27 | 1,484 |
| 2026-07-28 | 1,480 |
| 2026-07-29 | 1,492 |
| 2026-07-30 | 1,461 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,462 |
| 2026-08-01 | 1,475 |
| 2026-08-02 | 1,489 |
| 2026-08-03 | 1,499 |
| 2026-08-04 | 1,518 |
| 2026-08-05 | 1,484 |
| 2026-08-06 | 1,556 |
| 2026-08-07 | 1,555 |
| 2026-08-08 | 1,516 |
| 2026-08-09 | 1,626 |
| 2026-08-10 | 1,534 |
| 2026-08-11 | 1,470 |
| 2026-08-12 | 1,577 |
| 2026-08-13 | 1,573 |
| 2026-08-14 | 1,483 |
| 2026-08-15 | 1,576 |
| 2026-08-16 | 1,530 |
| 2026-08-17 | 1,450 |
| 2026-08-18 | 1,492 |
| 2026-08-19 | 1,520 |
| 2026-08-20 | 1,519 |
| 2026-08-21 | 1,529 |
| 2026-08-22 | 1,542 |
| 2026-08-23 | 1,570 |
| 2026-08-24 | 1,580 |
| 2026-08-25 | 1,622 |
| 2026-08-26 | 1,593 |
| 2026-08-27 | 1,535 |
| 2026-08-28 | 1,614 |
| 2026-08-29 | 1,584 |
| 2026-08-30 | 1,547 |
| 2026-08-31 | 1,542 |
| 2026-09-01 | 1,531 |
| 2026-09-02 | 1,556 |
| 2026-09-03 | 1,504 |
| 2026-09-04 | 1,535 |
| 2026-09-05 | 1,539 |
| 2026-09-06 | 1,483 |
| 2026-09-07 | 1,483 |
| 2026-09-08 | 1,527 |
| 2026-09-09 | 1,527 |
| 2026-09-10 | 1,524 |
| 2026-09-11 | 1,541 |
| 2026-09-12 | 1,552 |
| 2026-09-13 | 1,529 |
| 2026-09-14 | 1,605 |
| 2026-09-15 | 1,533 |
| 2026-09-16 | 1,559 |
| 2026-09-17 | 1,638 |
| 2026-09-18 | 1,573 |
| 2026-09-19 | 1,553 |
| 2026-09-20 | 1,605 |
| 2026-09-21 | 1,541 |
| 2026-09-22 | 1,545 |
| 2026-09-23 | 1,629 |
| 2026-09-24 | 1,529 |
| 2026-09-25 | 1,523 |
| 2026-09-26 | 1,554 |
| 2026-09-27 | 1,669 |
| 2026-09-28 | 1,603 |
| 2026-09-29 | 1,514 |
| 2026-09-30 | 1,579 |
| 2026-10-01 | 1,581 |
| 2026-10-02 | 1,512 |
| 2026-10-03 | 1,561 |
| 2026-10-04 | 1,557 |
| 2026-10-05 | 1,502 |
| 2026-10-06 | 1,524 |
| 2026-10-07 | 1,541 |
| 2026-10-08 | 1,468 |
| 2026-10-09 | 1,538 |
| 2026-10-10 | 1,650 |
| 2026-10-11 | 1,552 |
| 2026-10-12 | 1,592 |
| 2026-10-13 | 1,712 |
| 2026-10-14 | 1,591 |
| 2026-10-15 | 1,598 |
| 2026-10-16 | 1,651 |
| 2026-10-17 | 1,609 |
| 2026-10-18 | 1,717 |
| 2026-10-20 | 1,562 |
| 2026-10-21 | 1,640 |
| 2026-10-22 | 1,573 |
| 2026-10-23 | 1,715 |
| 2026-10-24 | 1,726 |
| 2026-10-25 | 1,592 |
| 2026-10-26 | 1,573 |
| 2026-10-27 | 1,659 |
| 2026-10-28 | 1,601 |
| 2026-10-29 | 1,523 |
| 2026-10-31 | 1,701 |
| 2026-11-01 | 1,538 |
| 2026-11-02 | 1,681 |
| 2026-11-03 | 1,773 |
| 2026-11-04 | 1,541 |
| 2026-11-05 | 1,831 |
| 2026-11-06 | 1,755 |
| 2026-11-08 | 1,851 |
| 2026-11-09 | 1,853 |
| 2026-11-10 | 1,425 |