An influx of workers tied to Stargate, a massive data center under construction in Abilene, Texas, has pushed housing demand far beyond what the current housing supply can support.
Abilene, Texas, posts second-fastest apartment rent growth in US since Stargate announcement
Vacancy falls to 2.5% as data center construction fuels unprecedented rental demand
CoStar Analytics
August 19, 2026 | 4:56 P.M.
RELATED ARTICLES
This news story is available exclusively to CoStar subscribers.
Watch the video to learn how you can access industry leading CRE news and the data analytics you need to drive success.
This news story is available exclusively to CoStar subscribers.
Ready to Learn More?
Sign Up For a Personalized Demo.
Sign Up For a Demo To Learn More.
Already A Subscriber? Sign In
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Contacts
- Kyle Wilks
President, Wilks Development