Virtu on Denali
1701 Denali St,
Abilene, TX 79606
1-3 Beds | $1,420 - $2,070
Rental Market Trends in Abilene, TX
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Abilene, TX is $1,099/month.
Rent in Abilene is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,099/month
Average Rent
656 Sq Ft
Average Size
+10.9%
Change / Year
524
Available Apartments
Abilene rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Abilene average $849 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Abilene average $1,099 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Abilene average $1,377 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Abilene average $1,604 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Abilene, TX?
In the past year, rent has increased by 10.9%, which averages out to $121 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Abilene, TX
July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
12%
Below $700/month
22%
$700 - $1,000/month
51%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
14%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Abilene?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Abilene, River Oaks-Brookhollow and North Abilene are the most affordable neighborhoods in Abilene.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Abilene?
Based on current rent prices, North Abilene, River Oaks-Brookhollow and Downtown Abilene are the most expensive neighborhoods in Abilene.
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Which Abilene neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Abilene with the most apartments available are North Abilene, River Oaks-Brookhollow and Downtown Abilene .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Abilene, TX?
Because the average rent in Abilene is $1,099, you’ll want to make about $3,663 per month or $43,956 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 12.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Abilene is 35.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $849 - $1,604. You can expect to pay 4.9% less for groceries, 9.1% more for utilities, and 4.6% 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.
View the Abilene Area GuideStudio
$663/month
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One Bedroom
$872/month
$1,213/month
Two Bedroom
$1,138/month
$1,785/month
Three Bedroom
$973/month
$1,581/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Abilene?
The average rent in Abilene is $1,099 per month, which is 33.9% lower than the national average of $1,662.
What is the average rent for a house in Abilene?
The average rent for a house in Abilene, TX is $2,946 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Abilene?
The average rent for a townhome in Abilene, TX is $1,836 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Abilene?
Rents in Abilene, TX are increasing, with prices up 10.9% year-over-year and $121 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Abilene?
In Abilene, TX, 51% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.