Killeen

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Killeen, TX

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Military presence and international community

Military Suburban Convenient Diverse

Located in Central Texas, Killeen combines military heritage with suburban living. The city of 153,000 residents borders Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood), creating a community where military and civilian life intersect. Housing remains affordable, with average rental rates of $852 for one-bedroom apartments, $1,099 for two bedrooms, and $1,281 for three-bedroom homes. The city spans 55 square miles, featuring established neighborhoods like Clear Creek, Skyline, and Stone Gate.

Killeen offers both cultural amenities and outdoor recreation. Central Texas College and Texas A&M University-Central Texas contribute to the educational landscape. Residents enjoy parks like Lions Club Park and Long Branch Park, while Killeen Mall serves as a central shopping destination. The city's history dates to 1881 when it began as a railroad town, evolving alongside Fort Cavazos into the community it is today. Local events throughout the year bring the community together at venues like the Killeen Civic & Conference Center. While the city continues to grow, rental prices have remained stable, with minimal changes across most unit sizes.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Killeen, TX is $831 for a studio, $833 for one bedroom, $1,069 for two bedrooms, and $1,298 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Killeen has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$833/month
606 Sq Ft
House
$1,523/month
1,597 Sq Ft
Condo
$880/month
897 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,157/month
1,480 Sq Ft
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Transportation

53

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Richard E Cavazos Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

607 Students

Ira Cross Jr Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

623 Students

Haynes Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

780 Students

Trimmier Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

740 Students

Cedar Valley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

576 Students

Roy J Smith Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,327 Students

Charles E Patterson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,003 Students

Live Oak Ridge Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

729 Students

Liberty Hill Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

694 Students

Palo Alto Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

790 Students

Robert M Shoemaker High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,175 Students

C E Ellison High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,682 Students

Killeen High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,076 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Conder Park
  • Killeen Athletic Complex
  • Mayborn Planetarium & Space Theater

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Killeen Municipal
  • Robert Gray AAF

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Living in Killeen

Restaurants

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Killeen has the best restaurants to dine in and at affordable prices. Find apartments near the best restaurants that offer real dinner which are like TX Tham Rab Thai, Hupply Pupply, Red Onion Indian Bistro, Billy Bob’s Burgers and Korean Kitchen. Everything is made onsite and the food is just tasty. From golden fried chicken to best homemade Italian food. The juices in the steak just create a ‘melt in the mouth ‘experience. Killeen has every food to make your appetite satisfied.

Transportation

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It does not matter where you have rented an apartment; there are various means of transport in Killeen. They range from airports to walking to various places. There is one airport which is 30 miles off Killeen. The small regional airfield is known as Skylark Field and the larger one Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport. There are 4 Amtrak train stations which are within 30 miles to the center of the city. There are also public means of transport such as cars. Other people prefer to walk to either work or their homes. A car is the most convenient means since it help you see the various places you are moving around.

Shopping

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If you need thrilling shopping, then the markets on Sunday are exciting to go to. Look for apartments to rent near these markets. Although you might find things you usually see in a market, you will also find unusual things you might never have seen being sold anywhere like snakes, scorpions and other reptiles. The Killeen shopping mall offers more shopping. There you can find clothing, furniture, souvenirs and also resting places while you do your shopping.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.