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

    Riatta Ranch

    1111 Musken Rd, Abilene, TX 79601
  20. Building Photo - 5017 Congress Ave
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $775
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$775
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$775

    5017 Congress Ave

    5017 Congress Ave, Abilene, TX 79603
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  36. Building Photo - Duplex
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,050

    Duplex

    1360 Mulberry St, Abilene, TX 79601
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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.

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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

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Grades 9-12
1,794 Students
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Cooper High School

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Grades 9-12
1,570 Students
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Craig Middle

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Grades 6-8
783 Students
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Wylie East Elementary School

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Grades K-5
789 Students
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Wylie Intermediate School

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Grades K-5
465 Students
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Wylie Intermediate School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
459 Students

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