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Apartments under $1,500 for Rent in Abilene, TX

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  18. Living & Dining Room - Riatta Ranch
    1 BED
    $880+
    2 BEDS
    $1,075+
    3 BEDS
    $1,250+

    Riatta Ranch

    1111 Musken Rd, Abilene, TX 79601
  19. Building Photo - Stonegate
    1 BED
    $765+
    2 BEDS
    $1,215+

    Stonegate

    5125 Fairmont St, Abilene, TX 79605
  24. Building Photo - 604 Elm St
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,200

    604 Elm St

    604 Elm St, Abilene, TX 79602
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Living & Renting in Abilene

Abilene at a Glance

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$996
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Abilene, TX Apartments for Rent

Located in West Texas, Abilene serves as the commercial and cultural center for the surrounding 19-county region. The city's 125,000 residents enjoy affordable housing options, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $912 per month. Apartment communities are spread throughout neighborhoods near major employers including Dyess Air Force Base, Hendrick Health System, and the city's three universities - Abilene Christian University, Hardin-Simmons University, and McMurry University.

Downtown Abilene features restored historic buildings, local shops, and restaurants, while the Cultural District houses attractions like The Grace Museum, housed in a beautifully preserved 1909 hotel. The Paramount Theatre, a restored 1930s movie palace, hosts films and performances throughout the year. Families appreciate the 16-acre Abilene Zoo in Nelson Park, home to more than 1,000 animals.

Located along Interstate 20, Abilene offers easy access to Fort Worth, 150 miles east. Residents enjoy the benefits of small-city living with shorter commute times and lower living costs compared to larger Texas metros. The West Texas climate brings hot summers and mild winters, with summer temperatures typically reaching the 90s.

Why Abilene?

  • The annual West Texas Fair and Rodeo is a ten-day event held in Abilene.
  • Universities include Texas State Technical College, McMurry University, and Abilene Christian University.
  • The Paramount Theater opened in 1930 and is a prime example of Art Deco architecture.
  • Dyess Air Force Base, which opened in 1942, is the area’s largest employer.
  • The Center for Contemporary Arts hosts Artwalk, a free monthly event.
  • The Abilene Zoo is the most visited attraction in the area and includes over 500 animals.

Renting in Abilene

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Getting Around Abilene

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38

Car-Dependent

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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 need a car.
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Minimal Transit

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Academy For Technology Engineering

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
372 Students
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Wylie High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,467 Students
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Abilene High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,966 Students
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Cooper High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,716 Students
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Holland Medical High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
0 Students
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Craig Middle

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Public
Grades 6-8
783 Students
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Mann STEAM Academy

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
879 Students
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Madison Middle

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Grades 6-8
785 Students
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Wylie East Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-3
789 Students
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Wylie Intermediate School

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Grades 3-4
459 Students
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Austin Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
724 Students

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