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Harker Heights, TX

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A great spot to live off-base without breaking the bank

Military Affordable Lake Boating Fishing Airport

The small city of Harker Heights (commonly known as simply “Heights” by locals) sits on the east side of Killeen, and just outside the boundaries of the sprawling Fort Cavazos. Due to its proximity to the world’s largest military installation, Harker Heights serves as home to thousands of Army personnel seeking off-base housing, as well as many civilian military employees and folks working in support services. Apart from the few shopping centers and restaurants along Interstate 14, the city’s landscape is almost entirely filled by residential neighborhoods. The rental market is huge, and includes a wide range of options for every budget, from unpretentious efficiency apartments to more upscale suburban homes. The surrounding parks and lakes offer great opportunities to spend quality time outdoors, and the urban amenities of Austin are only about sixty miles down the road.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Harker Heights, TX is $890 for one bedroom, $1,049 for two bedrooms, and $1,710 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Harker Heights has decreased by -4.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$890/month
616 Sq Ft
House
$1,798/month
1,806 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,401/month
1,184 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,421/month
1,324 Sq Ft
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Transportation

49

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Mountain View Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

787 Students

7
out of 10

Skipcha Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

925 Students

6
out of 10

Harker Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

724 Students

5
out of 10

Union Grove Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

633 Students

7
out of 10

Eastern Hills Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

610 Students

3
out of 10

Harker Heights High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,359 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Killeen Athletic Complex
  • Conder Park

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Killeen Municipal
  • Robert Gray AAF

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.