Cheap Homes for Rent in Abilene, TX from $695 (33 Rentals)

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property at 35 Mill Ct
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 1
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35 Mill Ct

AbileneTX79603

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property at 2717 S 11th St
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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2717 S 11th St

AbileneTX79605

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Abilene, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Abilene, TX

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Abilene, TX area range in price from $875 to $6,000 with an overall median price of $1,603. The three Abilene neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Far Southside at $1,435, Chimney Rock Area at $1,582, and Westwood Richland at $1,585. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Abilene Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Far Southside$1,435$1,1002
Chimney Rock Area$1,582$8759
Westwood Richland$1,585$1,3196
River Oaks Brookhollow$1,589$87527
North Abilene$1,629$87530
North College$1,870$8801

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 $401. Canterbury Crossing in the North Abilene neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Abilene apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Landmark at AbileneOne Bedroom - 21BR,1BA$401
Canterbury CrossingA2-30%1BR,1BA$450
Sedona ApartmentsA2U1BR,1BA$810
Heritage Heights at AbileneB22BR,2BA$956
Summit at Abilene North Apartments3BR3BR,2BA$1,038
Sunscape Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Bel Air CreeksideBirch (A2)1BR,1BA$1,215
Bel Air SpringsB12BR,1BA$1,459
Alps AbileneSummit2BR,1BA$1,550
Bel Air EstatesB12BR,1BA$1,560

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Abilene, TX

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Abilene area is the $1.59 price per square foot C2 Model at Bel Air Estates in the in the Chimney Rock Area neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Abilene apartment is the Western Wallflower (B5) Model at Bel Air West starting at $2,230 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the River Oaks Brookhollow 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.
Bel Air EstatesC23BR,2BA$1.59
Bel Air WestWestern Wallflower (B5)2BR,1.5BA$1.93
Bel Air on 25thTown22BR,1.5BA$1.78
Heritage Heights at AbileneB22BR,2BA$0.97
Bel Air SpringsB12BR,1BA$1.62
Canterbury CrossingB1-60%2BR,1BA$1.48
Landmark at AbileneOne Bedroom - 21BR,1BA$0.54
Bel Air CreeksideChestnut (A3)1BR,1BA$1.77
Sedona ApartmentsA1U1BR,1BA$1.33
Sunscape Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Abilene

What type of rentals are currently available in Abilene?

There are currently 95 Apartments for Rent in Abilene, TX with pricing that ranges from $875 to $6,000. There are also 159 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Abilene ranging from $695 to $12,750.

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 $695 to $12,750 with an average monthly rent of $3,233.

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 $1,250 to $3,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,000.

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