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1638 Merchant St, Abilene, TX 79603, USA|Cobb Park Area
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Property Overview
Located in a bustling neighborhood with diverse age groups, the area offers good walkability and transit options that support an active social life. A nearby top-rated elementary school within roughly a third of a mile adds everyday convenience. With 39 listing photos available, renters can get a detailed visual sense of the home and surroundings before visiting.
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
Elementary school nearby- Images Available
- Pet friendly
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Social life
Amenities for 1638 Merchant St, Cobb Park Area
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| Dogs OK |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
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Cat Policy
Not allowed
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About 1638 Merchant St
Newer Construction! This great home was completed in 2021! 1328 SF of perfection! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, open kitchen and living area, too. Large master bedroom with ensuite bath. Split bedroom floor plan. Carpet in bedrooms, vinyl plank in common areas. Granite on all counters. 2 car garage; pets with owner approval with $350 non refundable pet fee per pet. Martinez, Craig and Abilene High Schools. All leasing information and application requirements can be found on our site: RedAppleRealtors. net You are more than welcome to apply for the home; however, we will not screen your application until after you have seen the home in person. We receive many applications for our homes daily and operate on a first come, first serve basis. Applications will be processed in the order they are received. Applicants must both view the home and submit an application to be considered. We do not offer virtual tours, and we do not allow family members or friends to view the home on your behalf. There will be NO exceptions made to this policy for any reason. If you are applying for the home, you must see it in person. Applications will be screened AFTER you have seen the home in person. 1 YEAR LEASE REQUIRED. To schedule a tour, call Red Apple, REALTORS at 325-437-6029. Phone calls only for appointments.
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 1638 Merchant St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Pet friendly
- This property allows pets
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 1638 Merchant St cost about 45% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Abilene.
Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Cobb Park Area
Abilene
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,499 |
| June 2024 | $1,510 |
| July 2024 | $1,532 |
| August 2024 | $1,510 |
| September 2024 | $1,496 |
| October 2024 | $1,495 |
| 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 | $2,400 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,099 |
| June 2024 | $1,346 |
| July 2024 | $1,264 |
| August 2024 | $1,273 |
| September 2024 | $1,198 |
| October 2024 | $1,171 |
| 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 | $1,995 |
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Can I afford to live at 1638 Merchant St?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 1 year ago | $1,995 |
| 2 years ago | $1,995 |
Schools near 1638 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
A
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Neighborhood
Cobb Park Area | Abilene, TX
Getting around Abilene near 1638 Merchant St
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
7/10
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 1638 Merchant St, Abilene
Groceries
7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
2/10
Few or no shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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