Rent to own Homes in Abilene, TX

Located in the middle of Texas, Abilene has a population of 117,063 people which makes it the 25th most populated city in Texas. The town was incorporated back in 1882 and has been growing at a slow and steady pace ever since. Abilene was established as a stock and trading post for the Texas and Pacific Railway and has been a key stop because of it's central location. The climate is comfortable for most of the year, with the exception of the summer months (June - August), which can become very hot, some would even say unrelentingly hot. Luckily, this is short lived and for the rest of the year, the temperatures are very pleasant and tend to make people want to be outside and enjoying all the area has to offer.

Abilene, TX is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $52,518 and a median rent of $918, the Abilene, TX rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Abilene, TX. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out Abilene, TX rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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9652 Private Road 4142
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Single Family Home
Merkel, TX 79536
3
2
1792 ft2
2004
New
1 of 35 4950 BUNNY RUN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79602
3
2
1743 ft2
2017
1 of 25 2734 NONESUCH RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Park Central Area
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79606
3
1
1248 ft2
1959
2518 SUNNIBROOK CT
Rent to Own Eligible
Abilene Heights Area
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79601
2
2
1495 ft2
1983
102 GREEN MEADOWS CIR
Rent to Own Eligible
River Oaks/Brookhollow
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79605
3
2
1642 ft2
1954
New
3190 COLUMBIA DR
Rent to Own Eligible
River Oaks/Brookhollow
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79605
3
2
1506 ft2
1957
New
1 of 40 3809 TIMBER RDG
Rent to Own Eligible
Far Southside
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79606
4
2
2409 ft2
2014
New
3733 RADCLIFF RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79602
2
1
822 ft2
1983
6101 LAUREL CT
Rent to Own Eligible
Chimney Rock Area
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79606
3
2
1920 ft2
1997
1150 SANTOS ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Sayles Blvd. Area
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79605
3
2
1668 ft2
1929
2641 OLD IRONSIDE RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Buck Creek Area
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79601
4
2
2190 ft2
2022
1 of 82 389 MISS ELLIE LN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79602
3
2
1531 ft2
2008
31 Kings Cross St
Rent to Own Eligible
River Oaks/Brookhollow
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79605
3
3
2155 ft2
1995
1 of 124 518 LONE STAR DR
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Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79602
3
2
1883 ft2
2004
3957 E US HIGHWAY 80
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79601
6
3
4367 ft2
1976
234 AUDRA CR
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Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79602
4
2
1746 ft2
2020
New
1855 BRIARWOOD ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Westwood Richland
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79603
3
2
1555 ft2
1956
New
1 of 9 1402 YORKTOWN DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Westwood Richland
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79603
3
1
1089 ft2
1958
New
749 VINE ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Sayles Blvd. Area
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79602
2
1
1138 ft2
1932
New
3836 CARRERA LN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79602
3
2
1377 ft2
2013
New
4044 CARRERA LN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79602
3
2
1351 ft2
2016
New
4120 CARRERA LN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79602
3
2
1377 ft2
2015
New
3844 CARRERA LN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79602
3
2
1377 ft2
2013
7001 SPRINGWATER AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Far Southside
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79606
4
2
2247 ft2
2005
1702 GEE ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Abilene Heights Area
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79601
3
3
2018 ft2
2021
8320 HORSESHOE RDG
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79606
4
4
2351 ft2
2021
1 of 101 4925 PROMINENT WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
Far Southside
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79606
3
2
2193 ft2
2006
1 of 11 1536 WESTVIEW DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Westwood Richland
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79603
3
2
1134 ft2
1956
1 of 75 535 SCOTLAND CT
Rent to Own Eligible
North E. Hwy 80
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79601
3
2
1460 ft2
1981
360 FOXTROT LN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79602
3
2
1708 ft2
2018
New
261 GATLING ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Tuscola, TX 79562
4
2
1857 ft2
2021
1 of 22 141 County Road 276
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Tuscola, TX 79562
3
2
1344 ft2
1986
810 KELLEY LN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Tuscola, TX 79562
3
2
1407 ft2
2017
1024 AVONDALE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Merkel, TX 79536
3
2
1840 ft2
2005
1 of 103 100 N PENNY LN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Winters, TX 79567
3
3
2413 ft2
1975
1966 VOGEL ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Sears Park Area
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79603
3
2
1401 ft2
1956
Hot
1 of 29 2200 CRESCENT DR
Rent To Own
River Oaks/Brookhollow
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79605
4
3
3155 ft2
1960
Hot
1 of 10 2526 WOODLAKE DR
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Chimney Rock Area
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79606
3
2
2399 ft2
1985
Hot
1 of 34 209 SANFORD LN
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79602
3
2
2449 ft2
2008
1 of 14 8126 LINDA VIS
Rent To Own
Far Southside
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79606
4
3
2474 ft2
2007
1 of 18 1166 VICTORIA ST
Rent To Own
Cobb Park Area
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79603
3
2
1232 ft2
1946
2534 SYLVAN DR
Rent To Own
River Oaks/Brookhollow
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79605
3
2
1369 ft2
1959
Hot
434 MERCHANT ST
Rent To Own
Cobb Park Area
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79603
3
2
1572 ft2
1915
36 SHADY BROOK CIR
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Abilene, TX 79605
3
2
1244 ft2
1983
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Buying a Home in Abilene, TX

Abilene, TX is seeing rapid growth and Abilene, TX's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -40% below the 2024 national average. Abilene, TX is part of Taylor county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county Taylor is 1.52% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top Reasons to Live in Abilene TX

Housing Statistics Out of all residents, 32.79% choose to rent their homes rather than buy them. The median home value is a relatively low $85,300, well below the states average! Another perk of Abilene are the average rental prices people pay each month, they are only about $712 per month. With a high rate of rental vacancies, 10.4% standing empty, it is easy to see why the rents are so affordable.

Transportation, Commutes and School Systems Transportation and commutes in Abilene are usually not too much of an issue for those living here. Most people drive their own vehicles to and from work and experience a relatively short 15 minute commute. For those using public transportation, the city's bus system is efficient, highly effective and it runs on time! The school system is Abilene is also top notch.There are 47 preschools, 32 elementary schools, 19 middle schools and 19 high schools within the public system which has an overall ranking of 6 out of 10. The top public schools in Abilene are the Wylie Junior, Intermediate and High Schools which score a 9 on that same scale.

Neighborhoods of Abilene Located southeast of downtown Abilene, the Elmdale neighborhood is a suburban, upper middle-income area populated with a rich, culturally diverse group of sales and service workers, government employees, managers and executive professional alike. The commute to and from work might take anywhere from 15-30 minutes, but arriving home in this quiet area of town each night is well worth the distance traveled. The median home value in this area is $168,363, which is slightly higher than many other parts of Texas, but quite average when compared to the rest of the nation. Scooting over to the southwestern side of Abilene, the Wylie neighborhood is one of the nicest suburban areas to live in the city. The average rent is $1,164 per month and the average vacancy rate is 10.8%. This means there is plenty of opportunity to find just the right home to either rent or rent to own if you so choose. Most homes in this neighborhood were built between 1970-1999, with a few more recent builds as well. This lends an established feel to the neighborhood, as mature lanscaping and trees to lend shade to buildings, parks and residents alike, in the summer heat. Commuting is short and easy from the Wylie neighborhood and 96.4% of those commuting drive their own cars each way. This diverse, suburban neighborhood is home to middle and upper middle class individuals and families, active military personel and retirees who want a safe and roomy place to live. On the north side of Abilene, the Private Rd / County Rd 341 neighborhood takes up a vast area around Lake Fort Phantom Hill. The area is considered somewhat remote and rural, but the commute is still quite short to reach the city center, usually only 20-30 minutes. With average rental prices at a low $302 per month, it is worth thinking about moving a little further out for such a deal! The average vacancy rate is quite high in this area at 18.4%, but that only gives the potential buyer or renter more leverage when negotiating a deal. No matter where you decide to live in Abilene, the commute is usually short and the homes are typically large and spacious, a good deal no matter how you look at it!