3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Abilene, TX
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Abilene, Texas as of July 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,947 and +28% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson Oaks | $786 |
| 2 | Clute | $942 |
| 3 | Salado | $950 |
| 4 | Marshall | $1,125 |
| 5 | Orange | $1,194 |
| 6 | Alton | $1,210 |
| 7 | Livingston | $1,210 |
| 8 | Eagle Pass | $1,230 |
| 9 | Mabank | $1,230 |
| 10 | Navasota | $1,230 |
| 11 | Nacogdoches | $1,240 |
| 12 | Kemp | $1,242 |
| 13 | San Juan | $1,270 |
| 14 | Weslaco | $1,285 |
| 15 | Del Rio | $1,290 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $3,550 |
| 2 | Argyle | $3,550 |
| 3 | Alamo Heights | $3,501 |
| 4 | Flower Mound | $3,465 |
| 5 | Aledo | $3,390 |
| 6 | Prosper | $3,350 |
| 7 | Little Elm | $3,300 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $3,170 |
| 9 | Justin | $3,140 |
| 10 | Haslet | $3,110 |
| 11 | Lavon | $3,100 |
| 12 | Fresno | $3,050 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $3,050 |
| 14 | Grapevine | $3,040 |
| 15 | Royse City | $2,980 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Abilene.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Abilene |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Angelo, TX | 80.2 mi | $1,810 | +$274 (+18%) |
| Stephenville, TX | 109 mi | $1,490 | $-46 (-3%) |
| Wichita Falls, TX | 133.4 mi | $1,515 | $-21 (-1%) |
| Weatherford, TX | 136.5 mi | $2,237 | +$701 (+46%) |
| Granbury, TX | 138.9 mi | $1,725 | +$189 (+12%) |
| Hudson Oaks, TX | 144.5 mi | $786 | $-750 (-49%) |
| Willow Park, TX | 148.4 mi | $1,982 | +$446 (+29%) |
| Aledo, TX | 149 mi | $3,390 | +$1,854 (+121%) |
| Copperas Cove, TX | 149.1 mi | $1,520 | $-16 (-1%) |
| Gatesville, TX | 155 mi | $1,440 | $-96 (-6%) |
| Azle, TX | 156.3 mi | $1,940 | +$404 (+26%) |
| Benbrook, TX | 157.3 mi | $2,500 | +$964 (+63%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Abilene — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Abilene?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Abilene, Texas is $1,536 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,947.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Abilene?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $61,440 ($5,120/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Abilene expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Abilene's 3-bedroom median of $1,536 is +28% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 18th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Abilene rank for 3-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 3-bedroom data, Abilene ranks #47 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Abilene?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Stephenville ($1,490), Wichita Falls ($1,515), Hudson Oaks ($786).