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Average Rent in Abilene, TX & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 17 apartment communities in Abilene, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,542/mo
▼ 2% from last month
Lowest Available
$785/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
17
tracked daily
Units Listed
36
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Abilene, TX
9 listed units across 4 buildings offering 1 bed units in Abilene, TX dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $230/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Edge Apartments | Unit 8 | $2,130 | $1,155 | $975 |
| The Edge Apartments | Unit 6 | $1,765 | $1,020 | $745 |
| Bel Air Creekside Apartments | Unit 8 | $2,025 | $1,895 | $130 |
| Reserve at Abilene | Unit 9, Opal | $1,976 | $1,926 | $50 |
| Bel Air Creekside Apartments | Unit 4 | $1,619 | $1,569 | $50 |
| Timber Ridge Apartments | Unit 1, B1 | $1,334 | $1,294 | $40 |
| Bel Air Creekside Apartments | Unit 4 | $1,639 | $1,609 | $30 |
| Bel Air Creekside Apartments | Unit 5 | $1,639 | $1,609 | $30 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Abilene, TX
Compare average rent across Abilene, TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ft. Phantom Area | $1,936 | ▼ $126 | $830 | 8 | 39 |
| River Oaks/Brookhollow | $1,636 | ▲ $7 | $995 | 11 | 56 |
| Abilene 79606 | $1,518 | ▲ $59 | $785 | 8 | 31 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Abilene, TX?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Abilene, TX is $1,542 per month across 17 apartment communities and 36 available units. Rents have decreased $32 (2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Copper Creek Apartments starting at $785/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,542/mo.
Prices range from $785 to $2,765 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Abilene, TX Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $1,612 | - | 18 |
| July 2026 | $1,553 | -$59 | 18 |
| August 2026 | $1,638 | +$85 | 16 |
| September 2026 | $1,630 | -$8 | 17 |
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.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Abilene, TX
Rent Prices by Apartment in Abilene, TX
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Creek Apartments | $785/mo | $1,026/mo | 5 | 3.9 |
| Barnett & Hill Real Estate | $830/mo | $830/mo | 1 | 2.8 |
| Riatta Ranch | $890/mo | $890/mo | 1 | 3.9 |
| The Edge Apartments | $960/mo | $1,070/mo | 3 | 3.8 |
| Wind Chase Village Apartments and Townhomes | $995/mo | $995/mo | 1 | 3.3 |
| Bel Air Creekside Apartments | $1,095/mo | $1,207/mo | 2 | 3.4 |
| Mill Creek Apartments | $1,210/mo | $1,234/mo | 3 | 3.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Abilene, TX
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$62,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,542/mo.
Comfortable income
$74,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($785/mo), you need to earn at least $31,000/year.
Median household income in Abilene, TX is $62,720 , about 15% 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) | $1,542 |
| Utilities | $317 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $755 |
| Healthcare | $368 |
| Other goods and services | $589 |
| Estimated total | $4,072/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
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.
Google Search Trends for Abilene, TX Apartments
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