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Rental Market Trends in Waco, TX

What is the average rent in Waco, TX?

$1,039/month

Average Rent

662 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Waco, TX is $1,039 per month. This is 36% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/month, making renting in Waco more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Waco, you can expect to pay about $1,008 per month for a studio, $1,039 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,284 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,461 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,008/month
340 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,039/month
662 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,284/month
960 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,461/month
1,177 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,253/month
723 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,931/month
1,316 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,243/month
1,718 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$840/month
524 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,417/month
955 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,655/month
1,255 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,112/month
1,578 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Waco, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $4 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Waco, TX
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Waco, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
21% Below $700/month
22% $700 - $1,000/month
44% $1,001 - $1,500/month
10% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Waco?

Based on current rent prices, Woods Office Park, Village Green and Industrial Acres are the most affordable neighborhoods in Waco.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Woods Office Park
$1,018/month
567 Sq Ft
Village Green
$1,018/month
567 Sq Ft
Industrial Acres
$1,299/month
600 Sq Ft
Downtown Waco
$1,409/month
685 Sq Ft
Downtown Waco Historic District
$1,678/month
719 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Waco?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Waco Historic District, Downtown Waco and Industrial Acres are the most expensive neighborhoods in Waco.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Waco Historic District
$1,678/month
719 Sq Ft
Downtown Waco
$1,409/month
685 Sq Ft
Industrial Acres
$1,299/month
600 Sq Ft
Woods Office Park
$1,018/month
567 Sq Ft
Village Green
$1,018/month
567 Sq Ft

Which Waco neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Waco with the most apartments available are Downtown Waco, Downtown Waco Historic District and Woods Office Park .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Waco
$1,409/month
685 Sq Ft
Downtown Waco Historic District
$1,678/month
719 Sq Ft
Woods Office Park
$1,018/month
567 Sq Ft
Village Green
$1,018/month
567 Sq Ft
Industrial Acres
$1,299/month
600 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Waco, TX?

Because the average rent in Waco is $1,039, you’ll want to make about $3,463 per month or $41,556 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Waco, TX is 8.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Waco is 23.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,008 - $1,461. You can expect to pay 6.6% less for groceries, 5.8% more for utilities, and 6.1% less for transportation.

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Waco, TX

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URSA

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Virtu on Bagby Ave

6901 Bagby Ave,
Waco, TX 76712

1-3 Beds | $1,275 - $1,795

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Legacy Ridge

2506 Hilltop Dr,
Waco, TX 76710

1-2 Beds | $895 - $1,095

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1912 S 5th St,
Waco, TX 76706

1-2 Beds | $450 - $1,090

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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