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

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  17. Living & Dining Room - Riatta Ranch
    1 BED
    $880+
    2 BEDS
    $1,075+
    3 BEDS
    $1,350+

    Riatta Ranch

    1111 Musken Rd, Abilene, TX 79601
  18. 1 BED
    $1,326

    Stonegate

    5125 Fairmont St, Abilene, TX 79605
  20. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,000

    1933 S 19th St Unit A

    1933 S 19th St, Abilene, TX 79602
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  21. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,450
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,450
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,450

    1701 N Mockingbird Ln

    1701 N Mockingbird Ln, Abilene, TX 79603
  37. 1 BED
    $775+
    2 BEDS
    $850+

    Sunset Villas

    657 Ruidosa Ave, Abilene, TX 79605
  41. 1 BED
    $810+
    2 BEDS
    $955+
    3 BEDS
    $1,250+

    Sedona Apartments

    2601 Nonesuch Rd, Abilene, TX 79606
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Living & Renting in Abilene

Abilene at a Glance

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Abilene, TX Apartments for Rent

Abilene is a West Texas city established in 1881 as a cattle shipping point on the Texas and Pacific Railway, and today serves as home to three universities and Dyess Air Force Base. Those looking for apartments for rent in Abilene will discover a budget-friendly market with one-bedroom units averaging around $1,004 monthly and two-bedroom options at approximately $1,261, making it an appealing choice for renters seeking value in the region.

Renting in Abilene provides easy access to the city's downtown cultural district, which features the historic Paramount Theatre and The Grace Museum, plus the SODA (South of Downtown Abilene) district with its local shops and restaurants. The city's 26 public parks offer plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities, while Interstate 20 forms a bypass loop along the northern edge, connecting residents to Fort Worth and other major Texas cities. Popular residential areas include the developments along Buffalo Gap Road and the tree-lined Sayles Boulevard corridor, and with Dyess Air Force Base employing over 8,800 personnel as the city's largest employer, apartment communities throughout Abilene serve diverse renter needs.

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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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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Premier High School Of Abilene

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
146 Students
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Cooper High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,716 Students
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Craig Middle

Public Middle School

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

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
785 Students
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Wylie East Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
789 Students
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Wylie Intermediate School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
459 Students
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WYLIE EAST INT

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
359 Students

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