
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Abilene, TX from $300 (39 Rentals)
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Residence at Autumn Sage, The

1444-1446 N 6th St

434-436 Reading Ave

1457-1459 Peach St

673 College Dr, Unit Apt A

1705 S 3rd St

125 N Jefferson St

225 N Jefferson St

857 Vine St

Newport Village

Indian Run Apartments

Copper Creek Apartments

Bel Air on 25th

2379 Highland Ave, Unit 4D
Abilene, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Abilene?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Abilene Studio Apartments | $802 | $750 | $905 |
Cheap Abilene 1 Bedroom Apartments | $886 | $383 | $1,885 |
Cheap Abilene 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,102 | $450 | $2,129 |
Cheap Abilene 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,550 | $1,045 | $2,344 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Abilene, TX
Pricing Updated: 04/11/2025Current apartment rentals in the Abilene, TX area range in price from $383 to $2,344 with an overall median price of $1,466. The three Abilene neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Westwood Richland at $695, River Oaks Brookhollow at $383, and Chimney Rock Area at $770. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Abilene Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Westwood Richland | $1,275 | $695 | 3 |
River Oaks Brookhollow | $1,450 | $383 | 96 |
Chimney Rock Area | $1,499 | $770 | 67 |
North Abilene | $1,499 | $383 | 91 |
Downtown Abilene | $1,524 | $383 | 74 |
Far Southside | $1,550 | $453 | 23 |
Cheapest Available Abilene Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Abilene, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Landmark at Abilene in the River Oaks Brookhollow neighborhood priced from $363. HERITAGE HEIGHTS AT ABILENE in the River Oaks Brookhollow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $383. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Abilene apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Landmark at Abilene | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $363 |
HERITAGE HEIGHTS AT ABILENE | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $383 |
Residence at Autumn Sage, The | TC 30% | 2BR,1BA | $543 |
2401 Church St. | 1 bdrm - unrenovated | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
1415 Sewell St. | 1 bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
Sunset Villas | Classic 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $630 |
Courtyard Park Apartments | EFF | 1BR,1BA | $702 |
Origin Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Newport Village | The Andover | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
Aspen Place | 1BR/1BA - Large | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Abilene, TX
As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Abilene area is the $0.26 price per square foot 1849 S 5th St Model at 1849 S 5th St, Unit 3 in the in the River Oaks Brookhollow neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Abilene apartment is the Mojave Poppy (B1) Model at Bel Air West starting at $1,100 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the River Oaks Brookhollow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Abilene apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1849 S 5th St, Unit 3 | 1849 S 5th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
Bel Air West | Mojave Poppy (B1) | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
Bel Air Estates | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Sunset Villas | Upgraded 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Cedar Creek Apartment Homes | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Chimney Square Apartments | A2 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Bel Air Creekside | Birch (A2) | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Bel Air Springs | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
HERITAGE HEIGHTS AT ABILENE | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.58 |
Landmark at Abilene | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.55 |
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Abilene Overview
Abilene, TX, is an underrated gem of a city. Founded as a stop along a railroad, the city has blossomed into a thriving commercial center. Abilene's central location and moderate size provide a fantastic combination of small-town ease and big-city amenities.
Why live in Abilene, TX?
Abilene's moderate climate, moderate size, and convenient location, along with obvious civic pride, make it a stable place to live in Texas. Easy access to greenbelts like those surrounding Lake Fort Phantom Hill to the north and Kirby Lake to the south mean you are not lacking for outdoor activities. Rent is reasonable in the city.
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Getting Around Abilene, TX
Walk Score®
38 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Abilene Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Abilene?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Abilene is under $775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Abilene?
The cheapest apartment in Abilene is Landmark at Abilene which is listed at $363, while the average apartment in Abilene costs $1,466.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Abilene?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 20 regular apartments in Abilene that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Abilene?
Cheap apartments in Abilene have an average cost of $167 which is $1,299 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Abilene.
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