Abilene, TX Rent History

139 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$2,017
1-year change
+41.9%
$596/mo
5-year change
+105.2%
$1,034/mo
10-year change
+165.4%
$1,257/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Abilene

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$741/mo0.0%
2016$763/mo+3.0%+3.0%
2017$789/mo+3.4%+6.5%
2018$813/mo+3.0%+9.7%
2019$850/mo+4.6%+14.7%
2020$894/mo+5.2%+20.6%
2021$957/mo+7.0%+29.1%
2022$1,055/mo+10.2%+42.4%
2023$1,133/mo+7.4%+52.9%
2024$1,155/mo+1.9%+55.9%
2025$1,339/mo+15.9%+80.7%
2026$1,751/mo+30.8%+136.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Abilene changed since 2015?

Median rent in Abilene, TX was $741 in 2015-01 and is $2,017 as of 2026-07 — a change of $1,276 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 +105.2% ($1,034 per month). The current median is $2,017.

What has rent in Abilene done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Abilene, TX has changed +165.4% ($1,257 per month). It is now $2,017.

Is rent in Abilene going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Abilene, TX has increased +41.9% ($596/mo). Current median: $2,017.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.