Abilene, TX Rent History
141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-09)
$1,988
1-year change
+31.5%
$476/mo
5-year change
+82.4%
$898/mo
10-year change
+139.2%
$1,157/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Abilene
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $801/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $825/mo | +3.0% | +3.0% |
| 2017 | $854/mo | +3.5% | +6.6% |
| 2018 | $880/mo | +3.0% | +9.9% |
| 2019 | $921/mo | +4.7% | +15.0% |
| 2020 | $970/mo | +5.3% | +21.1% |
| 2021 | $1,037/mo | +6.9% | +29.5% |
| 2022 | $1,143/mo | +10.2% | +42.7% |
| 2023 | $1,223/mo | +7.0% | +52.7% |
| 2024 | $1,252/mo | +2.4% | +56.3% |
| 2025 | $1,324/mo | +5.8% | +65.3% |
| 2026 | $1,860/mo | +40.5% | +132.2% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Abilene changed since 2015?
Median rent in Abilene, TX was $802 in 2015-01 and is $1,988 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,186 per month over 11 years.
How much has Abilene rent increased in the last 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, median rent in Abilene, TX has changed +82.4% ($898 per month). The current median is $1,988.
What has rent in Abilene done over the past decade?
Over the past 10 years, median rent in Abilene, TX has changed +139.2% ($1,157 per month). It is now $1,988.
Is rent in Abilene going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Abilene, TX has increased +31.5% ($476/mo). Current median: $1,988.