
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brook-Oaks Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $400 (60 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Brook-Oaks area of Waco.


University Club Apartments

Brazos Park Apartments

2824 Gorman Ave

1412 Burleson Ave

3312 N 25th St

2021 Austin Ave

Brookview Hills

Historic Lofts of Waco High

2601 McFerrin Ave
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2208 Sanger Ave

Barrons Branch II

2417 N 22nd St

2417 N 22nd St

1827 Proctor Ave

Carriage House

Abbey Glenn Apartments

2632 Colonial Ave

1716 Ethel Ave

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Tinsley Place
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Franklin Place

1226 Baylor Ave, Unit 121

3701 Parkwood St

1915 S 10th St, Unit 110

Dripping Springs Senior Village

The Commodores

Twenty Twenty Cottages

Bear Landing - Waco Trio

The Belmont Lofts

Tanglewood Garden
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University Place Apartments

St. James Place

Pecan Park

Highlander Square Apartments

4010 Homan Ave

1906 Bosque Blvd

1421 S 12th St

19Eleven

Behrens Lofts

1225 Selman St
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1905 N 19th St

3118 N 26th St

1214 Baylor Ave

Bear Colony

The Madison

1827 Proctor Ave

The Centre

Allen Place

2700 W Waco Dr

1500 Lake Shore Dr
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Brook-Oaks, Waco, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Brook-Oaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook-Oaks Studio Apartments | $1,586 | $1,430 | $1,707 |
| Brook-Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,201 | $529 | $3,395 |
| Brook-Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $749 | $4,027 |
| Brook-Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $659 | $4,670 |
| Brook-Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,052 | $499 | $2,150 |
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There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Brook-Oaks Neighborhood of Waco, TX.
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Cheapest Available Brook-Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brook-Oaks area of Waco, TX is a 3 Beds unit found at Elevate priced from $659. University Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $709. Here are the most affordable Brook-Oaks apartments for rent in Waco, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $659 |
| University Club Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $709 |
| University Edge Waco | Plan E | 4BR,4BA | $745 |
| Brazos Park Apartments | A-1b1bs | 1BR,1BA | $779 |
| Brookview Hills | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
| Historic Lofts of Waco High | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
| Barrons Branch II | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $953 |
| Carriage House | 672 sq ft 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| The Bruin | A1-R | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Tinsley Place | Union 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,158 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brook-Oaks, TX
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brook-Oaks area is the $1.41 price per square foot Townhome Model at Columbus Heights in the in the Downtown Waco neighborhood starting from $1,613. The second greatest value Brook-Oaks apartment is the C1 Model at Elevate starting at $669 with a $0.61 price per square foot in the Carver neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brook-Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Heights | Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.41 |
| Elevate | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.61 |
| University Edge Waco | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| Barrons Branch II | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| 101 Elm | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Historic Lofts of Waco High | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Brookview Hills | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Carriage House | 672 sq ft 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| University Club Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| West Campus Lofts | P1 4 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brook-Oaks Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Brook-Oaks?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brook-Oaks is under $1,158.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brook-Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Brook-Oaks is University Club Apartments which is listed at $709, while the average apartment in Brook-Oaks costs $1,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brook-Oaks?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 26 regular apartments in Brook-Oaks that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Brook-Oaks?
Cheap apartments in Brook-Oaks have an average cost of $371 which is $1,279 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brook-Oaks.
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