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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Spacious closets
  • Fully equipped kitchens
  • Ceiling fans
  • Tile flooring
  • Central heat and air conditioning
  • Spacious one apartment homes

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 a strong endorsement with a Zumper expert rating of 8.6, reflecting its high standards in price, amenities, and location, which are rated exceptionally at 10 and 9 out of 10, respectively. The property features spacious closets, fully equipped kitchens, and modern comforts like ceiling fans and central air conditioning, enhancing the living experience. Additionally, it is recognized for its pet-friendly environment, with various pet services available nearby.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 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

  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath487 sqft$615 /mo2 units availableNelson Street Apartments, your new home in the heart of Amarillo, TX. Our beautiful community offers a variety of spacious one apartment homes, designed with your comfort and convenience in mind. Located at 601 S Nelson, our apartments are ideally situated near some of the city's most popular attractions and services. Just blocks away from the Tri-State Fairgrounds. At Nelson Street Apartments, you'll enjoy fully equipped kitchens, spacious closets. Our community is also conveniently located near a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, as well as major employers and transportation routes, making it the perfect place to call home. Come experience the best that Amarillo has to offer at Nelson Street Apartments. Schedule your tour today and discover your new home! Don't forget to ask about our special

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Amenities for Nelson Street Apartments

Apartment Amenities

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Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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About Nelson Street Apartments

HomeApartments in Amarillo Nelson Street Apartments

Nelson Street Apartments, your new home in the heart of Amarillo, TX. Our beautiful community offers a variety of spacious one apartment homes, designed with your comfort and convenience in mind. Located at 601 S Nelson, our apartments are ideally situated near some of the city's most popular attractions and services. Just blocks away from the Tri-State Fairgrounds. At Nelson Street Apartments, you'll enjoy fully equipped kitchens, spacious closets. Our community is also conveniently located near a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, as well as major employers and transportation routes, making it the perfect place to call home. Come experience the best that Amarillo has to offer at Nelson Street Apartments. Schedule your tour today and discover your new home! Don't forget to ask about our special


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 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·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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

  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • 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

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away

Considerations

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Rent trends in Amarillo

1-bedroom apartments at Nelson Street Apartments cost about 23% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Amarillo.

Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
Amarillo
A table of studio rental data trends in Amarillo
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$631
October 2023$613
November 2023$617
December 2023$656
January 2024$681
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$664

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$24,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $24,600 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $615.
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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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