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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Walk-in closet
  • Ceiling fans
  • Tile flooring
  • Central heat and cooling
  • Spacious bedroom
  • Tile flooring throughout

Location

601 S Nelson St, Amarillo, TX 79104, USA
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Management

Blaze Real Estate

Leasing office

(806) 414-6021

Property Overview

Nelson Street Apartments receives an impressive overall rating of 8.5 from Zumper, reflecting its competitive pricing and exceptional value. The property features outstanding amenities, including fully equipped kitchens, spacious bedrooms, and a tranquil community setting, earning high marks for both amenities and location. Additionally, it is recognized for its pet-friendly environment, further enhancing its appeal to prospective renters.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Nelson Street Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Nelson Street Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bedroom1 bed1 bath487 sqft$700 /mo2 units availableDiscover easy, comfortable living at Nelson Street Apartments in Amarillo, TX. This well-planned 1-bedroom apartment features a bright living room, efficient kitchen, and spacious bedroom with walk-in closet, giving you all the essentials in a smart, functional layout. With tile flooring throughout, it’s easy to clean and maintain — perfect for a relaxed, low-stress lifestyle. Located just blocks from the Tri-State Fairgrounds, you’ll enjoy quick access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and major employers — all from a quiet community setting.
2 Bedroom2 bed1 bath600 sqft$800–$850 /mo2 units available2 Bed 1 bath apartment. Central heat and cooling. Pet OK with approval. No/low deposit with Rhino or Obligo. Units have tile flooring, ceiling fans. Sign a 1-year lease and get 1 month free rent. 3 Units are available for immediate move-in Nelson Street Apartments is under New Management with Blaze Real Estate. .

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Amenities for Nelson Street Apartments

Apartment Amenities

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Water

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Nelson Street Apartments

HomeApartments in Amarillo Nelson Street Apartments

2 Bed 1 bath apartment. Central heat and cooling. Pet OK with approval. No/low deposit with Rhino or Obligo. Units have tile flooring, ceiling fans. Sign a 1-year lease and get 1 month free rent. 3 Units are available for immediate move-in Nelson Street Apartments is under New Management with Blaze Real Estate. .


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Nelson Street Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Nelson Street Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Nelson Street Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Nelson Street Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Nelson Street Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Nelson Street Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Nelson Street Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Nelson Street Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Nelson Street Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

Good place to live

Keaonia Gonzales

Keaonia Gonzales

Oct 02, 2024

Best apartment I’ve ever stayed in, reliable management and good neighbors! I would recommend these apartments to everyone!

Jose Juarez

Jose Juarez

Mar 12, 2019

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Nelson Street Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet hospital in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

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 Nelson Street Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

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Rent trends in Amarillo

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 9% lower than 1-bedrooms in Amarillo.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Nelson Street Apartments to be 20% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Amarillo.

Median rents as of Jan 31 2026.
Amarillo
A table of studio rental data trends in Amarillo
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$681
March 2024$682
April 2024$681
May 2024$681
June 2024$645
July 2024$681
August 2024$681
September 2024$681
October 2024$681
November 2024$681
December 2024$680
January 2025$680
February 2025$680
March 2025$680
April 2025$692
May 2025$700
June 2025$680
July 2025$636
August 2025$666
September 2025$659
October 2025$680
November 2025$680
December 2025$680
January 2026$680

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Can I afford to live at 601 S Nelson St?

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$28,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $28,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $700.
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Schools near Nelson Street Apartments

Sanborn Elementary School

700 s roberts

amarillo, TX, 79102

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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Amarillo near 601 S Nelson St

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 601 S Nelson St, Amarillo

Groceries

3/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Some bars within walking distance

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