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Waco, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waco, TX

Pricing Updated: 06/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Waco, TX area range in price from $599 to $4,316 with an overall median price of $1,599. The three Waco neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Brookview at $695, North End at $675, and North Waco at $675. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Waco Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Brookview$1,199$69542
North End$1,225$67585
North Waco$1,225$67583
Landon Branch$1,384$675132
Timbercrest$1,399$59965
Carver$1,526$65987
Oakwood$1,535$599150
Brook-Oaks$1,549$67586
East Riverside$1,549$599115
South End$1,549$59979

Cheapest Available Waco Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waco, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at South Terrace in the South End neighborhood priced from $658. University Club Apartments in the Carver neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waco apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
South Terrace1x11BR,1BA$658
University Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$699
Brazos Park ApartmentsB-1b1bm1BR,1BA$749
Historic Lofts at Waco High1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Heritage SquareA1BR,1BA$781

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waco, TX

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 Waco apartment is the Townhome Model at MeadowPark starting at $1,250 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the West Waco neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waco apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cameron HeightsB Floor Plan3BR,2.5BA$1.19
MeadowParkTownhome2BR,2.5BA$1.14
Brookside Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.10
The BruinB22BR,2.5BA$1.13
Legacy Ridge1x11BR,1BA$1.05
The Cove on 21stB12BR,2BA$1.14
Historic Lofts at Waco High1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
The EdmondThe Baylor1BR,1BA$1.04
South Terrace1x11BR,1BA$1.07
University Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19

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I have spent a lot of time in Waco over the years. It is a great place to start a family or retire for a quieter lifestyle.

Frequently Asked Questions about Waco

What type of rentals are currently available in Waco?

There are currently 280 Apartments for Rent in Waco, TX with pricing that ranges from $599 to $4,316. There are also 236 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waco ranging from $450 to $3,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Waco?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waco ranges from $450 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,709.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Waco?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Waco range from $700 to $4,316, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $675.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Hi, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Waco, Texas. I've lived in Central Texas for over 25 years and have seen a lot of change and growth in the Waco area.

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