Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Waco Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $400 (25 Rentals)

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Tinsley Place
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$1,053 - $3,040
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$1,053 - $3,040

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Tinsley Place

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

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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
Student Housing

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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

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Stratton Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stratton Lofts

800 Austin AveWaco, TX 76701
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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. Barrons Branch II has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $934. Here are the most affordable Downtown Waco apartments for rent in Waco, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ElevateC23BR,2BA$659
Barrons Branch IIB12BR,2BA$934
Historic Lofts of Waco High1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$941
Carriage House672 sq ft 1 bed1BR,1BA$1,050
Tinsley PlaceUnion 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,053

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Waco, TX

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Waco area is the $0.96 price per square foot B1 Model at Barrons Branch II in the in the Carver neighborhood starting from $934. The second greatest value Downtown Waco apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at 101 Elm starting at $1,425 with a $1.78 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.
Barrons Branch IIB12BR,2BA$0.96
101 Elm1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.78
222 Clay Court1 Bedroom Third Floor-with Porch1BR,1BA$1.97
Historic Lofts of Waco High1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Carriage House672 sq ft 1 bed1BR,1BA$1.56
Abbey Glenn ApartmentsA4F1BR,1BA$1.97
The BruinA1-R1BR,1BA$1.81
Franklin PlaceA21BR,1BA$2.00
Tinsley PlaceUnion 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.17
West Campus LoftsP1 2 Bed1BR,1BA$2.17

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Waco Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Waco?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Waco is under $1,525.

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 30 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 $470 which is $1,105 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Waco.

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