Cheap Homes for Rent in Heart of Texas Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $700 (32 Rentals)

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Heart of Texas, Waco, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Heart of Texas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Heart of Texas area of Waco, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookview Hills priced from $900. Sandstone has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $918. Here are the most affordable Heart of Texas apartments for rent in Waco, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookview Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$900
Sandstone1 Bed, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$918
Woodhollow ApartmentsA1-D 1X11BR,1BA$949
TribecaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Avila1 Bed, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$974
Azur2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$983
Madeira ApartmentsBarcelona1BR,1BA$995
Three 44 ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,000
Highland Cove1 BR A 1BR,1BA$1,010
Lake Air Green ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heart of Texas, TX

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Heart of Texas area is the $0.87 price per square foot The Ranger Model at The Edmond in the in the Parkdale neighborhood starting from $1,394. The second greatest value Heart of Texas apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Park Place Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Parkdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Heart of Texas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The EdmondThe Ranger3BR,3BA$0.87
Park Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.00
Lake Air Green ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Azur2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.37
Brookview Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Highland Cove1 BR A 1BR,1BA$1.44
Madeira ApartmentsBarcelona1BR,1BA$1.51
Three 44 ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.52
Avila1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
TribecaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68

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Frequently Asked Questions about Heart of Texas

What type of rentals are currently available in Heart of Texas?

There are currently 72 Apartments for Rent in Heart of Texas, TX with pricing that ranges from $595 to $2,421. There are also 81 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Heart of Texas ranging from $750 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Heart of Texas?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Heart of Texas ranges from $750 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,988.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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