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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Ceiling fans
  • Modern conveniences
  • Full-size washer and dryer connections
  • On-site maintenance
  • Shared laundry facility
  • Kitchen appliances

Location

601 Harwell St # 649, Abilene, TX 79601, USA
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Property Overview

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, Village Oaks Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Village Oaks 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
  • Laundry available on site
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Social life
  • Pet owners
  • Eco living

Floor plans

Village Oaks Apartments - 1 Bed1 bed1 bath500 sqft$900 /mo

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Amenities for Village Oaks Apartments

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.

Policies and fees

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One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About Village Oaks Apartments

HomeApartments in Abilene Village Oaks Apartments

Village Oaks combines everyday comfort with practical features across our one- and two-bedroom apartments for rent in Abilene. Select homes offer upgraded fixtures, patios with storage, and full-size washer and dryer connections. Modern conveniences such as ceiling fans, varied flooring options, and kitchen appliances support an easy daily routine, while on-site maintenance, surface parking, and a shared laundry facility round out the community experience. Dining, shopping, parks, entertainment, and Abilene Christian University are all close by for a simple and connected lifestyle in Abilene. Village Oaks is served by a shared leasing office located at 333 Washington Blvd, Abilene, TX 79601.


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, Village Oaks Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Village Oaks 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 Village Oaks 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.
Village Oaks 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.
Village Oaks 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, Village Oaks 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.
Village Oaks 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 Village Oaks 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.
Village Oaks 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.

Village Oaks Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 38 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools

Pet owners

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

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 4 parks within a mile

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 Village Oaks Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

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Rent trends in Abilene

1-bedroom apartments at Village Oaks Apartments cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Abilene.

Median rents as of Oct 5 2025.
Abilene
A table of studio rental data trends in Abilene
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$650
January 2024$630
February 2024$714
March 2024$734
April 2024$738
May 2024$766
June 2024$800
July 2024$632
August 2024$595
September 2024$745
October 2024$807
November 2024$901
December 2024$1,350
January 2025$1,086
February 2025$1,250
March 2025$1,250
May 2025$746
June 2025$750
September 2025$700
October 2025$700

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$36,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $36,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $900.
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Schools near Village Oaks Apartments

Taylor Elementary School

1719 e north 10th st

abilene, TX, 79601

PK, K-5Public
B-

Crockett Early Headstart

3282 s 13th

abilene, TX, 79605

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Abilene near 601 Harwell St # 649

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Points of interest for 601 Harwell St # 649, Abilene

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

4/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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