Eastgate Apartments- STUDENT LIVING
1912 S 5th St,
Waco, TX 76706
$509 - $999 Total Monthly Price
1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Baylor University
Waco, TX
Baylor University - Waco, TX Area Guide
A legendary institution on the banks of the Brazos
Private
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Baptist
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Christian
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College Town
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Bears
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Historic
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Picturesque
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Riverside
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Chartered in 1845, Baylor University is the oldest continually operating university in Texas. As a private Baptist institution, Baylor emphasizes student involvement in community service and volunteerism, serving as home to the first campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Baylor keeps the tradition of service alive with programs like Steppin’ Out, Project Bookworm, and more.
Over 330 student clubs and organizations, including 40 national and local sororities and fraternities, contribute to a vibrant campus life at Baylor University. The Baylor Bears athletic teams participate in 19 varsity sports in NCAA Division I of the Big 12 Conference, providing ample opportunities to show your green and gold with pride.
Baylor boasts a picturesque 1,000-acre campus nestled alongside the Brazos River, where students and faculty can work or study in a peaceful environment. A bevy of apartments, condos, and lofts are available for rent within walking distance of campus. Many of Waco’s premium attractions are within walking distance of campus as well, such as the Dr. Pepper Museum, Spice Village, and Magnolia Market at the Silos. Destinations like Dallas and Austin are each less than a two-hour drive on I-35 from Baylor too.
Explore the College
The Burlson Quadrangle was built around 1886
The beautiful courtyard and Pat Neff Hall
The Bill Daniel Student Center
The Student Center hosts a variety of events
The Tidwell Bible Building is a tribute to Josiah Blake Tidwell
The George W. Truett Theological Seminary became part of Baylor in 1993
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Waco, TX is $1,006 for a studio, $1,043 for one bedroom, $1,355 for two bedrooms, and $1,535 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Waco has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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333 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,006/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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665 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,043/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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988 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,355/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,184 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,535/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Baylor University - Waco, TX (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Baylor University - Waco, TX (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
30
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
30
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Baylor University - Waco, TX (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Extremely Noisy
Quiet Score
10
/ 100
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Schools
South Bosque Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
595 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
567 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
463 Students
Speegleville Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
273 Students
China Spring Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
677 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
697 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
262 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
999 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
999 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
161 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,648 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
218 Students
Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School
Public
Grades 9-12
211 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
262 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
156 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mayborn Museum
- Cameron Park Zoo
- Cameron Park
- Waco Mammoth Site
- Carleen Bright Arboretum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Waco Regional
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