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

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1705 S 3rd St

AbileneTX79602
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Aspen Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Square

1701 3rd StAbilene, TX 79601
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Fontaine Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fontaine Apartments

2433 N 3rd StAbilene, TX 79603
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2401 Church St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

2401 Church St.

2401 Church StAbilene, TX 79601
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1415 Sewell St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

1415 Sewell St.

1415 Sewell StAbilene, TX 79605
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Village Oaks
1 Bedroom Apartments

Village Oaks

601-649 Harwell StAbilene, TX 79601
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750 N Judge Ely Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

750 N Judge Ely Blvd

750 N Judge Ely BlvdAbilene, TX 79601
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Claystone Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Claystone Apartments

302 Mockingbird Ln NAbilene, TX 79603
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857 Vine St

AbileneTX79602
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Origin Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Origin Apartments

2102 Beechwood LnAbilene, TX 79603
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The Windsor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Windsor

401 Pine StAbilene, TX 79601

Downtown Abilene, Abilene, TX Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Landmark at AbileneA31BR,1BA$363
HERITAGE HEIGHTS AT ABILENEA11BR,1BA$383
1415 Sewell St.1 bdrm1BR,1BA$625
2401 Church St.1 bdrm - unrenovated1BR,1BA$625
Origin Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Aspen Place1BR/1BA - Large1BR,1BA$775
Bel Air CreeksideBirch (A2)1BR,1BA$825
Bel Air on 25thE1Studio,1BA$835
Canterbury Crossing1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
642 Beech St, Unit 2642 Beech St2BR,2BA$0.25
318 Palm St, Unit B318 Palm St2BR,1BA$0.27
1341 Hickory St, Unit .51341 Hickory St1BR,1BA$0.75
Bel Air EstatesA11BR,1BA$1.11
Bel Air CreeksideBirch (A2)1BR,1BA$1.25
HERITAGE HEIGHTS AT ABILENEA11BR,1BA$0.58
Landmark at AbileneA11BR,1BA$0.55
Aspen Place1BR/1BA - Large1BR,1BA$1.35
Origin Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.31
1415 Sewell St.1 bdrm1BR,1BA$1.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Abilene, Abilene, TX

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Abilene, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet 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

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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