Housing

Rental Options for Graduate Students

Abilene is a welcoming community, with many housing options close to campus. Wherever you choose to live, Abilene will quickly begin to feel like home.

Abilene is a welcoming community, with many housing options close to campus. Wherever you choose to live, Abilene will quickly begin to feel like home.

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Exterior view of University Park Apartments.

Close to Campus

University Park Apartments – Located on campus (can match you with grad student roommates)
Lofts at Allen Ridge – .4 miles from campus (built in 2023)
The Edge – 1.3 miles from campus
Residence at Heritage Park – 1.4 miles from campus
LaVentana – 1.4 miles from campus
Riatta Ranch – 1.6 miles from campus

ACU Off-Campus Housing

The university owns more than 100 properties near campus, ranging in size from 1-5 bedrooms. For more information, please contact our off-campus housing director at offcampushousing@acu.edu.

Local Rental Homes

There are many agencies and listing services that offer houses, apartments and townhomes for rent.

CollegePads
Barnett & Hill
Dalzell Realtors
Gerard Real Estate
Napa Cottages
Ivey Property Management

Long-Term Furnished Rentals

Furnished Finder

Additionally, local AirBnB and VRBO owners may be willing to make long-term arrangements for graduate students.

Need a Roommate?

If you’re seeking roommates from your graduate program, we encourage you to connect with other incoming graduate students on CollegePads – filter options by personality, cleanliness, sleeping habits and more to find your perfect roommates.

Students gather at Monks Coffee Shop in downtown Abilene.

What Abilene Offers

Abilene combines a quaint, small-town vibe with the educational and cultural opportunities of a larger city. Plus, we’re within day-trip distance of many of Texas’s largest attractions. Take time to explore:

  • Coffee shops, restaurants and entertainment near campus
  • A revitalized downtown with locally owned art, retail and dining experiences
  • Engaging cultural and historical sites and events
  • City and state parks