
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Waco Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $400 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Waco area of Waco.


Historic Lofts of Waco High

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Tinsley Place

Carriage House

Abbey Glenn Apartments

Franklin Place
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817 Colcord Ave

101 Elm

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Riverfront Lofts

222 Clay Court

804 N 10th St

The Commodores
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Bear Landing - Waco Trio

University Place Apartments

Behrens Lofts

The Madison

The Centre
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The Bruin

18 Hundred Apartments

Summit at the Villages at Waco

1417 S 11th St

Cameron Heights

1110 N 11th St
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Stratton Lofts
Downtown Waco, Waco, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Waco?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Waco Studio Apartments | $1,564 | $1,430 | $1,597 |
| Downtown Waco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,265 | $519 | $3,435 |
| Downtown Waco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $934 | $4,027 |
| Downtown Waco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,586 | $659 | $3,040 |
| Downtown Waco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $552 | $499 | $589 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Waco Neighborhood of Waco, TX.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $659 |
| Barrons Branch II | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $934 |
| Historic Lofts of Waco High | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
| Carriage House | 672 sq ft 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Tinsley Place | Union 1BR/1BA | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrons Branch II | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| 101 Elm | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 222 Clay Court | 1 Bedroom Third Floor-with Porch | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Historic Lofts of Waco High | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Carriage House | 672 sq ft 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Abbey Glenn Apartments | A4F | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Bruin | A1-R | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Franklin Place | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Tinsley Place | Union 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| West Campus Lofts | P1 2 Bed | 1BR,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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