Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Waco Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $400 (26 Rentals)

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Tinsley Place
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$1,208 - $3,051
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Tinsley Place

715 Cleveland AveWaco, TX 76706
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Riverfront Lofts
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$1,430 - $4,027
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$1,430 - $4,027

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Riverfront Lofts

414 S University Parks DrWaco, TX 76706
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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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The Centre
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Centre

1818 S 7th StWaco, TX 76706
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The Bruin
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bruin

1300 S 11th StWaco, TX 76706

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Cameron Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cameron Heights

400 Bosque BlvdWaco, TX 76707

Cheapest Available Downtown Waco Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Waco area of Waco, TX is a 3 Beds unit found at Elevate priced from $659. Historic Lofts of Waco High has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $941. Here are the most affordable Downtown Waco apartments for rent in Waco, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ElevateC23BR,2BA$659
Historic Lofts of Waco High1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$941
Barrons Branch IIB12BR,2BA$953
Carriage House672 sq ft 1 bed1BR,1BA$1,050
The BruinB22BR,2BA$1,127
Abbey Glenn ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$1,175
Tinsley PlaceGreenwich 2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1,293
101 Elm1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,425
300 Clay Ave1BD/1B1BR,1BA$1,500
222 Clay Court1 Bedroom Upstairs-with Porch1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Waco, TX

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Waco area is the $0.61 price per square foot C1 Model at Elevate in the in the Carver neighborhood starting from $669. The second greatest value Downtown Waco apartment is the B2-R Model at The Bruin starting at $1,140 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the South End 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.
ElevateC13BR,3BA$0.61
The BruinB2-R2BR,2.5BA$1.17
Barrons Branch IIB12BR,2BA$0.98
101 Elm1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.78
300 Clay Ave1BD/1B1BR,1BA$1.88
Historic Lofts of Waco High1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Tinsley PlaceGreenwich 2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.64
Abbey Glenn ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$1.70
Carriage House672 sq ft 1 bed1BR,1BA$1.56
West Campus LoftsP1 4 Bed1BR,1BA$1.66

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 of Waco High which is listed at $941, while the average apartment in Downtown Waco costs $1,575.

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 19 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 $504 which is $1,071 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Waco.

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