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Rental Market Trends in Harker Heights, TX

What is the average rent in Harker Heights, TX?

$877/month

Average Rent

616 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Harker Heights, TX is $877 per month. This is 46% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Harker Heights more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Harker Heights, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $877 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,038 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,664 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$877/month
616 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,038/month
900 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,664/month
1,301 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$907/month
821 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,648/month
1,664 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,054/month
2,250 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,448/month
1,249 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$886/month
1,761 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,480/month
1,457 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Harker Heights, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $4 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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Rent Ranges in Harker Heights, TX
Last Updated February 2026
Below $701
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Harker Heights, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
29% Below $700/month
29% $700 - $1,000/month
14% $1,001 - $1,500/month
29% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Harker Heights is $877, you’ll want to make about $2,923 per month or $35,076 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.

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Harker Heights, TX

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The Hudson at Killeen

The Hudson at Killeen

3701 Rosewood Dr,
Killeen, TX 76542

$1,325 - $1,734

1-3 Beds

The Laramie at Indian Trail

The Laramie at Indian Trail

329 Indian Trl,
Harker Heights, TX 76548

$1,599 - $1,849

3 Beds

1930 Caspian Trl

1930 Caspian Trl

1930 Caspian Trl,
Killeen, TX 76548

$1,495 Total Monthly Price

3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

The Laramie at Warriors Path

The Laramie at Warriors Path

1700 Tejas Trl,
Harker Heights, TX 76548

$1,599 - $1,899

3 Beds

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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.

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