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Rental Market Trends in Abilene, TX

What is the average rent in Abilene, TX?

$937/month

Average Rent

656 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+6.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Abilene, TX is $937 per month. This is 42% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Abilene more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Abilene, you can expect to pay about $779 per month for a studio, $937 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,142 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,377 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$779/month
467 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$937/month
656 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,142/month
964 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,377/month
1,190 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$849/month
767 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,236/month
719 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,753/month
1,458 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,248/month
2,001 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,228/month
1,432 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Abilene, TX?

In the past year, rent has increased by 6.1%, which averages out to $57 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Abilene, TX
Last Updated June 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Abilene, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
14% Below $700/month
48% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
3% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Abilene?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Abilene, River Oaks-Brookhollow and Radford Hills are the most affordable neighborhoods in Abilene.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Abilene
$820/month
911 Sq Ft
River Oaks-Brookhollow
$863/month
684 Sq Ft
Radford Hills
$879/month
546 Sq Ft
North Abilene
$1,257/month
627 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Abilene?

Based on current rent prices, North Abilene, Radford Hills and River Oaks-Brookhollow are the most expensive neighborhoods in Abilene.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Abilene
$1,257/month
627 Sq Ft
Radford Hills
$879/month
546 Sq Ft
River Oaks-Brookhollow
$863/month
684 Sq Ft
Downtown Abilene
$820/month
911 Sq Ft

Which Abilene neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Abilene with the most apartments available are North Abilene, River Oaks-Brookhollow and Radford Hills .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Abilene
$1,257/month
627 Sq Ft
River Oaks-Brookhollow
$863/month
684 Sq Ft
Radford Hills
$879/month
546 Sq Ft
Downtown Abilene
$820/month
911 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Abilene, TX?

Because the average rent in Abilene is $937, you’ll want to make about $3,123 per month or $37,476 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Abilene, TX is 9.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Abilene is 24.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $779 - $1,377. You can expect to pay 4.2% less for groceries, 9.3% more for utilities, and 4.3% less for transportation.

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Abilene, TX

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Abilene

Abilene, TX

North Abilene

Abilene, TX

Studio
$650/month
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One Bedroom
$834/month
$1,022/month
Two Bedroom
$1,095/month
$1,476/month
Three Bedroom
$829/month
$1,358/month
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Virtu on Denali

1701 Denali St,
Abilene, TX 79606

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Sierra Sunset

5025 Sierra Sunset,
Abilene, TX 79606

1-3 Beds | $1,100 - $1,650

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Sedona Apartments

2601 Nonesuch Rd,
Abilene, TX 79606

Studio - 3 Beds | $810 - $1,470

Bel Air Springs

Bel Air Springs

1000 S Clack St,
Abilene, TX 79605

1-2 Beds | $820 - $990

Property Management Companies in Abilene, TX

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Seldin Company
  • 59

    Communities

  • 13,200

    Units

  • 23

    Cities

6 Communities in Abilene
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American Communities
  • 13

    Communities

  • 2,866

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

5 Communities in Abilene
Monarch Investment and Management Group
Monarch Investment and Management Group
  • 307

    Communities

  • 74,975

    Units

  • 142

    Cities

3 Communities in Abilene
Tigris Holdings, LLC
Tigris Holdings, LLC
  • 20

    Communities

  • 4,321

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

3 Communities in Abilene
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Accolade Property Management
  • 23

    Communities

  • 3,630

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

2 Communities in Abilene
Richmark Properties Inc
Richmark Properties Inc
  • 36

    Communities

  • 5,821

    Units

  • 20

    Cities

1 Community in Abilene
Mayfair Management Group
Mayfair Management Group
  • 35

    Communities

  • 5,378

    Units

  • 20

    Cities

1 Community in Abilene
Stellar Development Company
Stellar Development Company
  • 17

    Communities

  • 3,241

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

1 Community in Abilene

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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