Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Abilene Neighborhood of Abilene, TX from $300 (39 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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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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Origin Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Origin Apartments

2102 Beechwood LnAbilene, TX 79603
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property at 709 Grape St

709 Grape St

AbileneTX79601
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The Windsor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Windsor

401 Pine StAbilene, TX 79601

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Prairie Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Prairie Gardens

2109 N 6th StAbilene, TX 79603
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600 Westwood Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

600 Westwood Dr

600 Westwood DrAbilene, TX 79603

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. Origin Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Downtown Abilene apartments for rent in Abilene, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Landmark at AbileneA31BR,1BA$363
Origin Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Bel Air EstatesA11BR,1BA$875
Bel Air on 25thA11BR,1BA$878
Heritage Heights at AbileneA1-60%1BR,1BA$915
Canterbury CrossingB1-60%/30%2BR,1BA$1,000
Bel Air CreeksideSycamore II (B3A)2BR,2BA$1,010
2401 Church St.Short-term bed only1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Abilene, TX

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Abilene area is the $0.23 price per square foot 642 Beech St Model at 642 Beech St, Unit 2 in the in the North Abilene neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Downtown 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 Downtown Abilene apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
642 Beech St, Unit 2642 Beech St2BR,2BA$0.23
1341 Hickory St, Unit .51341 Hickory St1BR,1BA$0.75
Bel Air CreeksideSycamore II (B3A)2BR,2BA$0.91
Bel Air EstatesA11BR,1BA$1.11
Landmark at AbileneA31BR,1BA$0.49
Heritage Heights at AbileneA1-60%1BR,1BA$1.39
Origin Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.31
Bel Air on 25thE1Studio ,1BA$1.74
2510 S 2nd St2510 S 2nd St1BR,1BA$1.60
1329 S 11th St, Unit B1329 S 11th St1BR,1BA$1.45

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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

3.5
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 $1,549.

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 30 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 $765 which is $784 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Abilene.

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