Studio Apartment Rent in Abilene, TX
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Abilene, Texas as of July 2026. That's +53% lower than the citywide median of $1,947 and +29% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Abilene
Compare Abilene's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $522 |
| 2 | Burnet | $525 |
| 3 | Palestine | $646 |
| 4 | Corsicana | $700 |
| 5 | Harlingen | $705 |
| 6 | Brownsville | $707 |
| 7 | Bonham | $710 |
| 8 | Eagle Pass | $730 |
| 9 | Alton | $750 |
| 10 | Del Rio | $760 |
| 11 | Canyon | $770 |
| 12 | Huntsville | $770 |
| 13 | Wharton | $770 |
| 14 | San Leon | $778 |
| 15 | Livingston | $780 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Texas
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,300 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,300 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,250 |
| 4 | Prosper | $2,170 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,140 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,060 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,030 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,010 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $1,980 |
| 10 | Royse City | $1,930 |
| 11 | Haslet | $1,910 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,900 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,850 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,840 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,830 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Abilene.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Abilene |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Angelo, TX | 80.2 mi | $923 | +$1 (0%) |
| Stephenville, TX | 109 mi | $800 | $-122 (-13%) |
| Wichita Falls, TX | 133.4 mi | $832 | $-90 (-10%) |
| Weatherford, TX | 136.5 mi | $1,360 | +$438 (+48%) |
| Granbury, TX | 138.9 mi | $1,085 | +$163 (+18%) |
| Aledo, TX | 149 mi | $2,060 | +$1,138 (+123%) |
| Copperas Cove, TX | 149.1 mi | $860 | $-62 (-7%) |
| Gatesville, TX | 155 mi | $810 | $-112 (-12%) |
| Azle, TX | 156.3 mi | $1,180 | +$258 (+28%) |
| Benbrook, TX | 157.3 mi | $1,520 | +$598 (+65%) |
| Burnet, TX | 157.8 mi | $525 | $-397 (-43%) |
| White Settlement, TX | 161.5 mi | $983 | +$61 (+7%) |
Studio rent in Abilene — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Abilene?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Abilene, Texas is $922 per month. This is +53% below the citywide median of $1,947.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Abilene?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $36,880 ($3,073/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Abilene expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Abilene's studio median of $922 is +29% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 21th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Abilene rank for studio rent in Texas?
Among the 241 cities in Texas with studio data, Abilene ranks #50 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Abilene?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Stephenville ($800), Wichita Falls ($832), Copperas Cove ($860).