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Highlights
- Easy access to main roads
- Fenced back yard
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1018 Merchant St, Abilene, TX 79603, USA|Cobb Park Area
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Property Overview
Merchant St offers practical appeal with convenient access to nearby amenities, a straightforward layout, and characteristics that support everyday living. It may be a good fit for buyers looking for value, manageable upkeep, and a location with useful nearby services.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Elementary school nearby
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 1018 Merchant St, Cobb Park Area
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About 1018 Merchant St
Property Status: Active Single family home 3 bedrroms 1 bathroom. 2 living rooms. The driveway is shared with the next door neighbor. Fenced back yard. Located on the North side of Abilene. Easy access to main roads for commuting. Copyright © 2026 North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1018 Merchant St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 1566 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1.8 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Cobb Park Area |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 79603 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Cobb Park Area
3-bedroom apartments at 1018 Merchant St cost about 6% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Abilene.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Cobb Park Area
Abilene
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,495 |
| December 2024 | $1,512 |
| January 2025 | $1,495 |
| February 2025 | $1,495 |
| March 2025 | $1,508 |
| April 2025 | $1,561 |
| May 2025 | $1,692 |
| June 2025 | $1,708 |
| July 2025 | $1,695 |
| August 2025 | $1,699 |
| September 2025 | $1,695 |
| October 2025 | $1,706 |
| November 2025 | $1,877 |
| December 2025 | $2,334 |
| January 2026 | $2,168 |
| February 2026 | $2,140 |
| March 2026 | $2,289 |
| April 2026 | $2,281 |
| May 2026 | $2,457 |
| June 2026 | $2,495 |
| July 2026 | $2,495 |
| August 2026 | $2,397 |
| September 2026 | $2,348 |
| October 2026 | $2,396 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,095 |
| December 2024 | $1,117 |
| January 2025 | $1,150 |
| February 2025 | $1,148 |
| March 2025 | $1,107 |
| April 2025 | $1,124 |
| May 2025 | $1,182 |
| June 2025 | $1,237 |
| July 2025 | $1,180 |
| August 2025 | $1,250 |
| September 2025 | $1,295 |
| October 2025 | $1,357 |
| November 2025 | $1,448 |
| January 2026 | $1,595 |
| February 2026 | $1,621 |
| March 2026 | $1,750 |
| April 2026 | $1,807 |
| May 2026 | $2,132 |
| June 2026 | $1,831 |
| August 2026 | $1,821 |
| September 2026 | $1,795 |
| October 2026 | $1,845 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 1018 Merchant St
Martinez Elementary School
1250 merchant st
abilene, TX, 79603
PK, K-5Public
C+
Long Early Learning Center
3600 sherry ln
abilene, TX, 79603
PKPublic
NEW HORIZONS ABILIENE
650 e hwy 80
abilene, TX, 79601
1-12Public
Crockett Early Headstart
3282 s 13th
abilene, TX, 79605
PKPublic
Wylie East El
7401 maple st
abilene, TX, 79602
K-3Public
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Neighborhood
Cobb Park Area | Abilene, TX
Getting around Abilene near 1018 Merchant St
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Points of interest for 1018 Merchant St, Abilene
Groceries
4/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
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