Rent by ZIP · Taylor County
Rent in Abilene, TX 79602
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,320 (+4.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,211 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $970 | $1,000 | -3% | $873–1,067 | $1,144 ±$56 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,050 | $1,010 | +4% | $945–1,155 | $792 ±$67 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,320 | $1,260 | +4.8% | $1,188–1,452 | $1,031 ±$163 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,710 | $1,630 | +4.9% | $1,539–1,881 | $1,704 ±$131 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,030 | $1,960 | +3.6% | $1,827–2,233 | $1,750 ±$117 |
Small Area FMRs for the Abilene, TX MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Abilene, TX MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,310.
What renters pay in 79602
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79601 | Abilene | $1,180 | $1,102 |
| 79603 | Abilene | $1,250 | $885 |
| 79605 | Abilene | $1,290 | $1,079 |
| 79606 | Abilene | $1,370 | $1,200 |
| 79607 | Dyess Afb | $1,600 | $1,357 |
| 79604 | Abilene | $1,330 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Taylor County, TX · All TX counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.