Virtu on Denali
1701 Denali St,
Abilene, TX 79606
$1,320 - $1,950
1-3 Beds
Abilene
Abilene, TX Area Guide
An affordable lakefront lifestyle in West Texas
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Welcome to Abilene, a West Texas city where frontier heritage meets contemporary living. Home to Abilene Christian University, Hardin-Simmons University, and McMurry University, the city offers a lively college-town atmosphere. The downtown cultural district showcases the historic Paramount Theatre and The Grace Museum, while Frontier Texas! brings local history to life through interactive exhibits. One-bedroom apartments currently rent for $914 monthly, reflecting a 6.5% annual increase, while two-bedroom units average $1,109, up 6.3% from the previous year.
The city features 26 public parks throughout its neighborhoods, and the SODA (South of Downtown Abilene) district offers local shopping and dining options. Dyess Air Force Base, employing over 8,800 personnel, serves as the city's largest employer. Notable areas include the expanding residential developments along Buffalo Gap Road and the tree-lined Sayles Boulevard area with its historic architecture. Originally established in 1881 as a cattle shipping point on the Texas and Pacific Railway, Abilene was named after its Kansas counterpart and grew rapidly, with its first land auction selling 139 lots for $23,810.
Explore the City
The Abilene Farmers Market is a popular event in the city.
The Dyess Air Force Base is just a couple miles away from Downtown Abilene.
The Quail Hollow neighborhood in Abilene offer's military style homes.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Abilene, TX is $807 for a studio, $1,025 for one bedroom, $1,286 for two bedrooms, and $1,490 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Abilene has increased by 10.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,025/month
656 Sq Ft
House
$2,746/month
1,420 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Abilene, TX is 11.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Abilene is 35.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $807 - $1,490. You can expect to pay 4.7% less for groceries, 12.7% more for utilities, and 5.2% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Abilene, TX is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
38
/ 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
37
/ 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Schools
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Academy For Technology Engineering
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Premier High School Of Abilene
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Abilene ISD Planetarium
- Abilene Zoo
Military Bases
Airports
- Abilene Regional
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.