Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Abilene Neighborhood of Abilene, TX from $300 (28 Rentals)
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HERITAGE HEIGHTS AT ABILENE

1705 S 3rd St

750 N Judge Ely Blvd

2702 S 3rd St, Unit A

1617 S 14th St
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607 E North 16th St

1734 N 8th St

1133 Grape St

1210 Palm St
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857 Vine St

1725 State St

609 E N 15th St

617 Grand Ave

1826 Lincoln Dr
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Downtown Abilene, Abilene, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Abilene?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Abilene Studio Apartments | $835 | $835 | $835 |
Downtown Abilene 1 Bedroom Apartments | $955 | $383 | $1,994 |
Downtown Abilene 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,155 | $552 | $2,341 |
Downtown Abilene 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,454 | $1,050 | $2,344 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Abilene Neighborhood of Abilene, TX.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Abilene Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Abilene area of Abilene, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Landmark at Abilene priced from $363. HERITAGE HEIGHTS AT ABILENE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $383. Here are the most affordable Downtown Abilene apartments for rent in Abilene, TX:
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 |
1415 Sewell St. | 1 bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
2401 Church St. | 1 bdrm - unrenovated | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
Origin Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Aspen Place | 1BR/1BA - Large | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Bel Air Creekside | Birch (A2) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Bel Air on 25th | E1 | Studio,1BA | $835 |
Canterbury Crossing | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $836 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Abilene, TX
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Abilene area is the $0.25 price per square foot 642 Beech St Model at 642 Beech St, Unit 2 in the in the North Abilene neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Downtown Abilene apartment is the 318 Palm St Model at 318 Palm St, Unit B starting at $900 with a $0.27 price per square foot in the River Oaks Brookhollow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Abilene apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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642 Beech St, Unit 2 | 642 Beech St | 2BR,2BA | $0.25 |
318 Palm St, Unit B | 318 Palm St | 2BR,1BA | $0.27 |
1341 Hickory St, Unit .5 | 1341 Hickory St | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
Bel Air Estates | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Bel Air Creekside | Birch (A2) | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
HERITAGE HEIGHTS AT ABILENE | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.58 |
Landmark at Abilene | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.55 |
Aspen Place | 1BR/1BA - Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Origin Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
1415 Sewell St. | 1 bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Abilene, Abilene, TX
Ranked #5
Among neighborhoods in Abilene, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Downtown Abilene Neighborhood in Abilene, TX
Walk Score®
57 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Abilene Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Abilene?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Abilene is Landmark at Abilene which is listed at $363, while the average apartment in Downtown Abilene costs $1,449.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 9 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Abilene?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Abilene have an average cost of $210 which is $1,239 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Abilene.
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