1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Abilene, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Abilene, Texas as of August 2026. That's +54% lower than the citywide median of $2,017 and +34% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Abilene
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Abilene
Compare Abilene's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $666 |
| 2 | Bonham | $710 |
| 3 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 4 | Alton | $750 |
| 5 | Marshall | $756 |
| 6 | Paris | $760 |
| 7 | Robinson | $762 |
| 8 | Forest Hill | $769 |
| 9 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 10 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 11 | San Juan | $790 |
| 12 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 13 | Brownsville | $800 |
| 14 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 15 | Harlingen | $800 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,410 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,410 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,360 |
| 4 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 7 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,060 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 14 | Leander | $1,910 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Abilene.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Abilene |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Angelo, TX | 80.2 mi | $1,067 | +$141 (+15%) |
| Stephenville, TX | 109 mi | $810 | $-116 (-13%) |
| Mineral Wells, TX | 116.7 mi | $900 | $-26 (-3%) |
| Big Spring, TX | 117.8 mi | $880 | $-46 (-5%) |
| Wichita Falls, TX | 133.4 mi | $902 | $-24 (-3%) |
| Weatherford, TX | 136.5 mi | $1,450 | +$524 (+57%) |
| Granbury, TX | 138.9 mi | $1,160 | +$234 (+25%) |
| Hudson Oaks, TX | 144.5 mi | $1,594 | +$668 (+72%) |
| Aledo, TX | 149 mi | $2,190 | +$1,264 (+137%) |
| Copperas Cove, TX | 149.1 mi | $870 | $-56 (-6%) |
| Azle, TX | 156.3 mi | $1,250 | +$324 (+35%) |
| Benbrook, TX | 157.3 mi | $1,081 | +$155 (+17%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Abilene — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Abilene?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Abilene, Texas is $926 per month. This is +54% below the citywide median of $2,017.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Abilene?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $37,040 ($3,087/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Abilene expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Abilene's 1-bedroom median of $926 is +34% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 15th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Abilene rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 258 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Abilene ranks #42 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Abilene?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Stephenville ($810), Mineral Wells ($900), Big Spring ($880).