Virtu on Denali
1701 Denali St,
Abilene, TX 79606
$1,300 - $1,870
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Abilene, TX
What is the average rent in Abilene, TX?
$1,037/month
Average Rent
656 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+11.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Abilene, TX is $1,037 per month. This is 36% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/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 $806 per month for a studio, $1,037 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,283 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,503 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Abilene, TX?
In the past year, rent has increased by 11.1%, which averages out to $116 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 March 2026
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Rent Ranges in Abilene, TX
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
12%
Below $700/month
31%
$700 - $1,000/month
47%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
8%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
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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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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Which Abilene neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Abilene with the most apartments available is North Abilene .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Abilene, TX?
Because the average rent in Abilene is $1,037, you’ll want to make about $3,456 per month or $41,472 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 11.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Abilene is 35.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $806 - $1,503. You can expect to pay 4.7% less for groceries, 12.7% more for utilities, and 5.2% less for transportation.
How does Abilene, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Abilene, TX to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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One Bedroom
$1,158/month
$1,158/month
Two Bedroom
$1,733/month
$1,733/month
Three Bedroom
$1,483/month
$1,483/month
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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 February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.