Rent in Abilene, TX
Across Abilene's 10 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,255 a month, with figures from $885–$1,310. The highest typical rent is in 79699 ($1,310) and the lowest in 79603 ($885). 5 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 5 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Taylor County pay about 1.37% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $958 | $549–$1,144 | 10 |
| 1 bed | $1,035 | $646–$1,047 | 10 |
| 2 beds | $1,255 | $885–$1,310 | 10 |
| 3 beds | $1,702 | $1,259–$1,792 | 10 |
| 4 beds | $2,013 | $1,444–$2,386 | 10 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Abilene ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Abilene, TX?
- About $1,255 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $885–$1,310. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Abilene, TX?
- About $1,035 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $646–$1,047. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Abilene, TX?
- About $1,702 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $1,259–$1,792. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Abilene, TX?
- About $958 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $549–$1,144. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Abilene, TX?
- About $2,013 a month: the median of the typical rents in 10 ZIP codes, which range from $1,444–$2,386. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Abilene ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 79699 has the highest typical rent at $1,310 a month, and 79603 the lowest at $885.
- What is the property tax rate in Abilene, TX?
- Owner-occupied homes in Taylor County pay a typical 1.37% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Abilene rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).