Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX

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Abilene Christian University - Abilene, TX

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Founded in 1906, Abilene Christian University is home to a diverse community redefining what it means to be a Christian University in the 21st century. Affiliated with the Churches of Christ, ACU is open to any student seeking to build their future regardless of their individual background or beliefs. ACU is committed to transformative and energized learning, preparing undergraduate and graduate students for service and leadership throughout the world.

Located in West Texas, ACU is convenient to numerous townhomes, houses, and apartments available for rent throughout Abilene. Easy access to the I-20 and Abilene Regional Airport makes commuting and traveling from the ACU campus simple.

Division I Wildcat athletics, intramural sports, more than 100 student organizations, and countless service and worship opportunities contribute to the vibrant campus atmosphere at ACU. Abilene is a modern city celebrating the region’s frontier history, with plenty of dining, shopping, and cultural and entertainment options to choose from near ACU. Campus is also centrally located within three hours of destinations like Austin, Dallas, and Fort Worth.

Rent Trends

As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Abilene, TX is $803 for a studio, $1,004 for one bedroom, $1,263 for two bedrooms, and $1,444 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Abilene has increased by 8.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 467 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $803/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 654 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,004/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 950 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,263/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,161 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,444/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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.

Schools

Wylie East Elementary School

Public

Grades K-3

789 Students

Wylie J High School

Public

Grades 5-8

972 Students

Wylie Intermediate School

Public

Grades 3-4

459 Students

Wylie East Junior High School

Public

Grades 5-8

524 Students

Austin Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

724 Students

Wylie J High School

Public

Grades 5-8

972 Students

Wylie East Junior High School

Public

Grades 5-8

524 Students

Craig Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

783 Students

Mann STEAM Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

879 Students

Madison Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

785 Students

Academy For Technology Engineering

Public

Grades 9-12

372 Students

Wylie High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,467 Students

Abilene High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,966 Students

Cooper High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,716 Students

Holland Medical High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Abilene Zoo
  • Abilene ISD Planetarium

Military Bases

Airports

  • Abilene Regional

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Methodology

† 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 November 2025.