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property at 608 N 30th St

$650

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$650

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$650

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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property at 1623 Seley Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1623 Seley Ave

WacoTX76704

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Waco, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waco, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/04/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Waco, TX area range in price from $414 to $4,906 with an overall median price of $1,701. The three Waco neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Oakwood at $414, North Waco at $499, and Heart of Texas at $795. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Waco Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Oakwood$1,127$41410
North Waco$1,285$49944
Heart of Texas$1,402$79586
Parkdale$1,402$79581
Landon Branch$1,409$70985
Timbercrest$1,432$73944
North End$1,480$70940
Richland Hills$1,497$79587
Carver$1,501$49990
Alta Vista$1,550$41431

Cheapest Available Waco Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waco, TX is a Studio unit found at Eagle Crest Apartments in the Carver neighborhood priced from $649. Elevate in the Carver neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $659. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waco apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagle Crest ApartmentsEfficiency/StudioStudio,1BA$649
ElevateC23BR,2BA$659
LL Sams ApartmentsStandard Loft - 4 BDR, 2 BTH | ONE LEFT4BR,2BA$699
University Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$709
University Edge WacoPlan E4BR,4BA$745
Rambler Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Brazos Park ApartmentsA-1b1bs1BR,1BA$779
Eleven06 on 35 Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
The Meadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$803
The Colony ApartmentsUnit AStudio,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waco, TX

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waco area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2 Bed Townhome Model at Woodway Park Condominiums in the in the Parkdale neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Waco apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Lake Air Green Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Parkdale 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.
Woodway Park Condominiums2 Bed Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Lake Air Green Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.04
Park Place Apartments2 Bed Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.13
MeadowParkTownhome2BR,2.5BA$1.14
ElevateC13BR,3BA$0.61
The BruinB3-R2BR,2.5BA$1.17
Brookside Apartments2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.17
University Edge WacoPlan B2BR,2BA$0.82
Waco ApartmentsWAITLIST ONLY- 3 bedroom Tranquil Garden Style-...3BR,1BA$1.11
Rambler Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Waco

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Waco

What type of rentals are currently available in Waco?

There are currently 308 Apartments for Rent in Waco, TX with pricing that ranges from $414 to $4,906. There are also 210 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waco ranging from $650 to $7,495.

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 $650 to $7,495 with an average monthly rent of $2,656.

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 $568 to $4,906, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $499.

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