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Average Rent in Abilene, TX & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Abilene, TX?

The average listed apartment rent in Abilene, TX is $1,636 per month, as of October 21, 2026. This sample includes 117 priced apartments in 23 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 October 15, 2026 through October 21, 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 23 apartment communities in Abilene, TX. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas Ft. Phantom Area River Oaks/Brookhollow
Abilene 79602 79606
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Showing any bedrooms in Abilene, TX.

Market Average

$1,636/mo

Lowest Available

$518/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

23

tracked daily

Units Listed

117

available now

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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

Neighborhood Avg Rent 30d Change From Properties Units
River Oaks/Brookhollow $1,777 ▲  $74 $1,163 8 42
Ft. Phantom Area $1,636 ▲  $54 $870 5 30
Abilene 79606 $1,582 ▲  $4 $785 8 40
Abilene 79602 $1,149 ▲  $16 $1,149 1 2

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Abilene, TX?

As of October 2026, the average rent in Abilene, TX is $1,636 per month across 23 apartment communities and 117 available units.

The most affordable option is Prairie Gardens Senior Apartments starting at $518/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,520/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,653/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,801/mo.

Prices range from $518 to $3,462 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 21 units are currently listed.

Abilene, TX Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
May 2026 $1,335 - 7
June 2026 $1,448 +$113 27
July 2026 $1,510 +$62 26
August 2026 $1,556 +$46 24
September 2026 $1,586 +$30 24
October 2026 $1,616 +$30 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
$1,520
from $518 · 32 units
2 Bed
$1,653
from $870 · 64 units
3 Bed
$1,801
from $998 · 20 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Abilene, TX

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
Prairie Gardens Senior Apartments $518/mo $777/mo 2 4
Copper Creek Apartments $785/mo $1,136/mo 8 3.9
Villages at West Lake $870/mo $1,068/mo 12 3.9
The Residence at Autumn Sage $904/mo $904/mo 1 4.4
The Edge Apartments $960/mo $1,552/mo 9 3.8
Tylor Grand Apartments $964/mo $964/mo 1 3.8
Stonegate Apartments $1,059/mo $1,632/mo 7 3.6

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Abilene, TX

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What is the average rent in Abilene, TX?
The average listed apartment rent in Abilene, TX is $1,636 per month, as of October 21, 2026. This sample includes 117 priced apartments in 23 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 $518 to $3,462 per month, as of October 21, 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 $1,520 per month across 32 priced listings in Abilene, TX. Listed rents range from $518 to $2,983 per month, as of October 21, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Abilene, TX?
2-bedroom apartments average $1,653 per month across 64 priced listings in Abilene, TX. Listed rents range from $870 to $3,462 per month, as of October 21, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Abilene, TX?
3-bedroom apartments average $1,801 per month across 20 priced listings in Abilene, TX. Listed rents range from $998 to $2,409 per month, as of October 21, 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 $1,520 per month across 32 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $1,653 across 64 listings, $133 (8.8%) 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?
Prairie Gardens Senior Apartments has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $518 per month. We track 2 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of October 21, 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 $1,400 to $1,600 monthly range has the most matching listings: 21 units, or 17.9% 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 117 priced units at 23 apartment buildings, as of October 21, 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 146 days from May 2026 through October 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. 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 October 21, 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

$65,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,636/mo.

Comfortable income

$79,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($518/mo), you need to earn at least $21,000/year.

Median household income in Abilene, TX is $62,720 , about 20% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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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) $1,636
Utilities $317
Groceries $502
Transportation $755
Healthcare $368
Other goods and services $589
Estimated total $4,166/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

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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.
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