Cheap Homes for Rent in the Heart of Texas Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $600 (12 Rentals)

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property at 608 N 30th St

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

608 N 30th St

WacoTX76707

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property at 1716 Ethel Ave

$1,000 - $1,100

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1716 Ethel Ave

WacoTX76707

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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 Rambler Heights priced from $750. Sandstone has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $822. Here are the most affordable Heart of Texas apartments for rent in Waco, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rambler Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Sandstone1 Bed, 1 Bath A (80% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$822
The Edmond Apartments1X11BR,1BA$855
Sunrise PointeA11BR,1BA$855
Westwood Villa Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heart of Texas, TX

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Heart of Texas area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Lake Air Green Apartments in the in the Parkdale neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Heart of Texas apartment is the 2 Bed Townhome Model at Park Place Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.13 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.
Lake Air Green Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.04
Park Place Apartments2 Bed Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.13
Columbus HeightsTownhome2BR,2.5BA$1.41
Brookview Hills2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1BA$1.21
Sunrise PointeB12BR,1BA$1.57
Westwood Villa Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.24
Highland Cove1 BR A 1BR,1BA$1.42
Rambler Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Three 44 ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.47
Sandstone1 Bed, 1 Bath A (80% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.55

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Waco

A Local Experts Guide to The Neighborhoods for Student Housing near Colleges and Universities in Waco. Find your perfect Waco apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Heart Of Texas, Waco, TX

Ranked #9

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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 75 Apartments for Rent in Heart of Texas, TX with pricing that ranges from $795 to $4,714. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Heart of Texas ranging from $600 to $3,295.

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 $600 to $3,295 with an average monthly rent of $1,362.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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