Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Waco Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $500 (12 Rentals)

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The Commodores
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Commodores

1326 S 11th StWaco, TX 76706
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The Belmont Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Belmont Lofts

625 S 5th StWaco, TX 76706
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Behrens Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Behrens Lofts

219 S 4thWaco, TX 76701
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The Madison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Madison

1307 Austin AveWaco, TX 76701

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Downtown Waco, Waco, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Waco Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Waco area of Waco, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Historic Lofts at Waco High priced from $750. The Centre has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,029. Here are the most affordable Downtown Waco apartments for rent in Waco, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Historic Lofts at Waco High1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The Centre2/2.52BR,2BA$1,029
Abbey Glenn ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$1,100
Carriage House672 sq ft 1 bed1BR,1BA$1,100
Tinsley PlaceGreenwich 2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1,248

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Waco, TX

As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Waco area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2/2 Model at The Centre in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Downtown Waco apartment is the B1 Model at Franklin Place starting at $1,659 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Carver neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Waco apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Centre2/22BR,2BA$1.13
Franklin PlaceB12BR,2BA$1.72
222 Clay Court1 Bedroom Third Floor-with Porch1BR,1BA$1.81
101 Elm1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.78
Historic Lofts at Waco High1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Riverfront LoftsA10B1BR,1BA$2.45
Abbey Glenn ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$1.59
Carriage House672 sq ft 1 bed1BR,1BA$1.64
Tinsley PlaceFlatiron Garage 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.43
Park Place Waco ApartmentsStudio Premium1BR,1BA$3.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Waco, Waco, TX

Ranked #13

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Waco Neighborhood in Waco, TX

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Waco Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Waco?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Waco is Historic Lofts at Waco High which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Downtown Waco costs $2,166.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Waco?

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 11 regular apartments in Downtown Waco 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 Downtown Waco?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Waco have an average cost of $458 which is $1,708 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Waco.

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