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Rental Market Trends in Abilene, TX

What is the average rent in Abilene, TX?

$985/month

Average Rent

656 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+9.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Abilene, TX is $985 per month. This is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/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 $799 per month for a studio, $985 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,236 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,457 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$799/month
467 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$985/month
656 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,236/month
959 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,457/month
1,199 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,309/month
934 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,125/month
1,347 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,032/month
1,906 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,486/month
1,416 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Abilene, TX?

In the past year, rent has increased by 9.9%, which averages out to $98 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 October 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Abilene, TX
Last Updated October 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Abilene, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
12% Below $700/month
39% $700 - $1,000/month
39% $1,001 - $1,500/month
8% $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, North Abilene is the most affordable neighborhood in Abilene.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Abilene
$1,453/month
631 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Abilene?

Based on current rent prices, North Abilene is the most expensive neighborhood in Abilene.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Abilene
$1,453/month
631 Sq Ft

Which Abilene neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Abilene with the most apartments available is North Abilene .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Abilene
$1,453/month
631 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 $985, you’ll want to make about $3,283 per month or $39,396 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 9.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Abilene is 27.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $799 - $1,457. You can expect to pay 4.1% less for groceries, 13.5% more for utilities, and 4.8% less for transportation.

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Abilene, TX

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Apartment Averages

North Abilene

Abilene, TX

North Abilene

Abilene, TX

Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,078/month
$1,078/month
Two Bedroom
$1,626/month
$1,626/month
Three Bedroom
$1,427/month
$1,427/month
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Virtu on Denali

Virtu on Denali

1701 Denali St,
Abilene, TX 79606

$1,249 - $1,870

1-3 Beds

Sierra Sunset

Sierra Sunset

5025 Sierra Sunset,
Abilene, TX 79606

$1,100 - $1,975

1-3 Beds

The Grand at Buffalo Run

The Grand at Buffalo Run

2702 N Judge Ely Blvd,
Abilene, TX 79601

$1,575 - $1,725

2-3 Beds

Mill Creek

Mill Creek

5249 US Highway 277 S,
Abilene, TX 79605

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1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Abilene, TX

Seldin Company
Seldin Company
  • 56

    Communities

  • 12,852

    Units

  • 25

    Cities

5 Communities in Abilene
American Communities
American Communities
  • 13

    Communities

  • 2,866

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

5 Communities in Abilene
Monarch Investment and Management Group
Monarch Investment and Management Group
  • 311

    Communities

  • 75,994

    Units

  • 143

    Cities

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

    Communities

  • 4,321

    Units

  • 4

    Cities

3 Communities in Abilene
Mayfair Management Group
Mayfair Management Group
  • 38

    Communities

  • 6,495

    Units

  • 25

    Cities

1 Community in Abilene
Richmark Properties Inc
Richmark Properties Inc
  • 37

    Communities

  • 6,245

    Units

  • 20

    Cities

1 Community in Abilene
Accolade Property Management
Accolade Property Management
  • 20

    Communities

  • 3,439

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

1 Community in Abilene
Stellar Development Company
Stellar Development Company
  • 18

    Communities

  • 3,503

    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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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