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Average Rent in Killeen TX & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Killeen TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,416/mo
Lowest Available
$850/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
25
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Killeen TX
Compare average rent across Killeen TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen 76543 | $1,455 | $1,200 | 1 | 19 |
| Killeen 76549 | $1,292 | $850 | 1 | 6 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Killeen TX?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Killeen TX is $1,416 per month across 2 apartment communities and 25 available units.
The most affordable option is Guerrero Rentals starting at $850/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,267/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,328/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,560/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,514/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,600/mo.
Prices range from $850 to $1,992 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 12 units are currently listed.
Killeen TX Rent Price History
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Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Killeen TX
Rent Prices by Apartment in Killeen TX
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guerrero Rentals | $850/mo | $1,292/mo | 6 | 4.6 |
| Station42 Apartments | $1,200/mo | $1,455/mo | 19 | 4.2 |
Google Search Trends for Killeen TX Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Killeen 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
$57,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,416/mo.
Comfortable income
$68,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($850/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Median household income in Killeen TX is $58,339 , about 14% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Killeen TX
Overall prices in Killeen TX runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 92.3, 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 Killeen TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,416 |
| Utilities | $359 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $855 |
| Healthcare | $417 |
| Other goods and services | $667 |
| Estimated total | $4,216/mo |
Population
156,144
Median household income
$58,339
Census median rent
$1,147/mo
Rent as % of income
31.2%
Median age
30.0
Mean commute
24 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.
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