Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Waco Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $500 (21 Rentals)

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The Madison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Madison

1307 Austin AveWaco, TX 76701
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The Bruin
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bruin

1300 S 11th StWaco, TX 76706
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The Commodores
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Commodores

1326 S 11th 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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Palm Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Court

2005 Austin AveWaco, TX 76701
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Cameron Heights
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cameron Heights

400 Bosque BlvdWaco, TX 76707

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1315 N 6th St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1315 N 6th St

1315 N 6th StWaco, TX 76707
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Austin Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Austin Place

2000 Austin AveWaco, TX 76701

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. Tinsley Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,092. 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
Tinsley PlaceUnion 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,092
Abbey Glenn ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$1,100
Carriage House672 sq ft 1 bed1BR,1BA$1,100
Franklin PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,163

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Waco, TX

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Waco area is the $1.19 price per square foot B Floor Plan Model at Cameron Heights in the in the Carver neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Downtown Waco apartment is the B2-R Model at The Bruin starting at $1,180 with a $1.21 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.
Cameron HeightsB Floor Plan3BR,2.5BA$1.19
The BruinB2-R2BR,2.5BA$1.21
Summit at the Villages at WacoTwo Bedroom/ One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.50
101 Elm1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.78
222 Clay Court1 Bedroom Upstairs-with Porch1BR,1.5BA$1.78
Historic Lofts at Waco High1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Stratton LoftsBrazos1BR,1BA$2.07
Carriage House672 sq ft 1 bed1BR,1BA$1.64
Abbey Glenn ApartmentsA4F1BR,1BA$1.97
Franklin PlaceA11BR,1BA$2.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Waco, Waco, TX

Ranked #16

Among neighborhoods in Waco, TX 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 $1,884.

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 3 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 $114 which is $1,770 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Waco.

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