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1150 Palm St

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857 Vine St

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5402 S 7th St

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property at 2117 S 19th St

2117 S 19th St

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Abilene, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Abilene, TX

Pricing Updated: 04/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Abilene, TX area range in price from $500 to $2,700 with an overall median price of $1,899. The three Abilene neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Abilene at $500, River Oaks Brookhollow at $609, and North College at $500. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Abilene Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Abilene$1,300$50035
River Oaks Brookhollow$1,612$60933
North College$1,692$5007
Westwood Richland$1,697$1,0503
Chimney Rock Area$1,800$1,3953
Far Southside$2,495$1,1502
North Abilene$2,700$50061

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. Canterbury Crossing in the North Abilene neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $560. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Abilene apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Landmark at AbileneA31BR,1BA$363
Canterbury Crossing1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$560
2401 Church St.1 bdrm - unrenovated1BR,1BA$625
1415 Sewell St.1 bdrm1BR,1BA$625
Sunset VillasClassic 1x11BR,1BA$630
Courtyard Park ApartmentsEFF1BR,1BA$702
Origin Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Newport VillageThe Andover1BR,1BA$770
Aspen Place1BR/1BA - Large1BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Abilene, TX

As of April 26, 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 1341 Hickory St Model at 1341 Hickory St, Unit .5 starting at $1,400 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the North College neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Abilene apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1849 S 5th St, Unit 31849 S 5th St1BR,1BA$0.26
1341 Hickory St, Unit .51341 Hickory St1BR,1BA$0.75
Bel Air EstatesC13BR,2BA$0.99
Bel Air WestMojave Poppy (B1)2BR,1.5BA$1.15
Residence at Autumn Sage, The2 Bed 60% Home2BR,1BA$1.18
3632 Clinton St, Unit B3632 Clinton St1BR,1BA$1.06
Sunset VillasUpgraded 1x11BR,1BA$1.09
Cedar Creek Apartment Homes1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.07
Bel Air SpringsA11BR,1BA$1.24
Landmark at AbileneA11BR,1BA$0.55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Abilene

What type of rentals are currently available in Abilene?

There are currently 104 Apartments for Rent in Abilene, TX with pricing that ranges from $383 to $2,344. There are also 103 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Abilene ranging from $500 to $2,725.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Abilene?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Abilene ranges from $500 to $2,725 with an average monthly rent of $1,409.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Abilene?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Abilene range from $1,045 to $2,344, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,395.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

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As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.