Average Rent in Abilene, TX
30 apartment buildings, 51 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily. 11 more available with Average Rent Pro
Avg Rent
$2,034/mo
Cheapest
$799/mo
Properties
30
Units
51
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 30 properties in Abilene, TX.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Abilene, TX Rent Prices
All 30 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Newport Village Apartment Homes
3525 Rolling Green Dr, Abilene, TX 79606, USA
Sedona Apartments
2601 Nonesuch Rd, Abilene, TX 79606, USA
The Windsor Apartments
401 Pine St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
Cedar Creek Apartments
1948 Denton St, Abilene, TX 79605, USA
La Ventana
2109 TX-351, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
Parkridge Place Apartments
1351 Andy St, Abilene, TX 79605, USA
Barnett & Hill Real Estate
750 N Judge Ely Blvd, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newport Village Apartment Homes 3525 Rolling Green Dr, Abilene, TX 79606, USA | $799 | $858 | $1.47 | 3.3 (52) | 3 |
| 2 | Sedona Apartments 2601 Nonesuch Rd, Abilene, TX 79606, USA | $799 | $858 | $1.47 | 3.2 (226) | 3 |
| 3 | The Windsor Apartments 401 Pine St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA | $799 | $858 | $1.47 | 3.7 (39) | 3 |
| 4 | Cedar Creek Apartments 1948 Denton St, Abilene, TX 79605, USA | $875 | $888 | $1.58 | 3.1 (142) | 2 |
| 5 | La Ventana 2109 TX-351, Abilene, TX 79601, USA | $895 | $895 | -- | 3.9 (51) | 1 |
| 6 | Parkridge Place Apartments 1351 Andy St, Abilene, TX 79605, USA | $1,050 | $1,175 | -- | 3.9 (52) | 3 |
| 7 | Barnett & Hill Real Estate 750 N Judge Ely Blvd, Abilene, TX 79601, USA | $1,225 | $1,313 | $1.85 | 2.8 (57) | 2 |
Explore Each Property
Newport Village Apartment Homes
3.3 (52)3525 Rolling Green Dr, Abilene, TX 79606, USA
Sedona Apartments
3.2 (226)2601 Nonesuch Rd, Abilene, TX 79606, USA
The Windsor Apartments
3.7 (39)401 Pine St, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
Cedar Creek Apartments
3.1 (142)1948 Denton St, Abilene, TX 79605, USA
La Ventana
3.9 (51)2109 TX-351, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
Parkridge Place Apartments
3.9 (52)1351 Andy St, Abilene, TX 79605, USA
Abilene, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Abilene, TX is $2,034 per month, based on 51 units across 30 apartment communities. Prices range from $799 at Newport Village Apartment Homes to $1,998 at Stonegate Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $863/mo | $799/mo | 11 |
| 1 Bed | $1,115/mo | $895/mo | 3 |
| 2 Bed | $1,642/mo | $1,175/mo | 11 |
| 3 Bed | $2,729/mo | $1,875/mo | 23 |
| 4 Bed | $3,362/mo | $3,095/mo | 3 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Abilene, TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Abilene, TX averages $1,115/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,642/mo. At the local median household income of $62,720, that works out to 39% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Abilene, TX at $1,106/mo. The current tracked market average runs 84% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Abilene, TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Abilene, TX?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$81,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,034/mo.
Comfortable income
$98,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($799/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Abilene, TX is $62,720 , about 36% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Abilene, TX
Overall prices in Abilene, TX runs below the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 90.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Abilene, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,034 |
| Utilities | $317 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $755 |
| Healthcare | $368 |
| Other goods and services | $589 |
| Estimated total | $4,564/mo |
Population
127,130
Median household income
$62,720
Census median rent
$1,106/mo
Rent as % of income
30.0%
Median age
32.8
Mean commute
15 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Texas
How Abilene, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Abilene, TX | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $2,013 | -1% | 200 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,770 | -13% | 151 |
| Addison, TX | $1,857 | -9% | 146 |
| Houston, TX | $2,269 | +12% | 75 |
| Lewisville, TX | $1,627 | -20% | 50 |
| San Antonio, TX | $2,033 | 0% | 39 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Abilene, TX?
The average rent in Abilene, TX is $2,034 per month, based on 51 units across 30 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Abilene, TX?
The lowest available rent in Abilene, TX starts at $799 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Abilene, TX?
1-bedroom apartments in Abilene, TX average $1,115/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $895/mo across 3 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Abilene, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Abilene, TX average $1,642/mo. Units start from $1,175/mo across 11 units currently listed.
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