Rentometer, Inc. | Data as of 04/13/2026
Abilene’s metro area offers a balanced rental market that appeals to a wide range of renters, from students and young professionals to growing families. The city’s compact downtown is anchored by historic landmarks such as the 12th Floor Museum and the Heart of Texas USA, while nearby neighborhoods like North Abilene and the historic Oak Grove district provide easy access to parks, shopping, and dining options. With a mix of single‑family homes and low‑rise apartments, renters can find both quiet suburban streets and vibrant, walkable communities close to Texas Tech University and Dyess Air Force Base.
The rental landscape reflects this diversity. Apartment studios typically sit in the high $700s, and one‑bedroom units often fall within the $900‑$1,100 range, extending up to the low $1,400s for three‑bedroom layouts. Single‑family homes start in the low $900s for a one‑bedroom residence and rise to the $1,600‑$1,700 bracket for three‑bedroom houses, with larger four‑plus bedroom homes reaching the $2,200 level. These price points make Abilmen an affordable alternative to larger Texas metros while still offering modern amenities and well‑maintained properties. Whether you’re seeking the convenience of a downtown apartment or the space of a suburban house, the Abilene metro area provides a variety of rental options that cater to different lifestyles and budgets.
| Property Type | Bedrooms | Average | Median | Min - Max | 25th - 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 1 Bedroom | $1,025 | $1,005 | $383 - $2,500 | $887 - $1,110 |
| Apartment | 2 Bedroom | $1,261 | $1,175 | $975 - $2,498 | $1,090 - $1,295 |
| Apartment | 3 Bedroom | $1,695 | $1,512 | $1,200 - $2,899 | $1,350 - $1,975 |
| House | 1 Bedroom | $1,049 | $750 | $600 - $5,500 | $695 - $925 |
| House | 2 Bedroom | $1,491 | $1,295 | $750 - $5,000 | $1,055 - $1,495 |
| House | 3 Bedroom | $2,148 | $2,000 | $980 - $8,500 | $1,595 - $2,300 |
| House | 4+ Bedroom | $2,847 | $2,595 | $1,125 - $8,500 | $2,000 - $3,000 |
In the current period, the average rent in Abilene, TX was
$1,034 for 1 Bedroom,
$1,401 for 2 Bedroom,
$2,115 for 3 Bedroom, and
$2,796 for 4+ Bedroom.
Note: This analysis includes only bedroom types with sufficient data.
Data provided by Rentometer, Inc.