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Rental Market Trends in Waco, TX

What is the average rent in Waco, TX?

$1,076/month

Average Rent

670 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.2%

Decrease in the Last Year

Waco, TX Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Waco, TX is $1,076 per month. This is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Waco more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Waco average $1,003 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Waco average $1,076 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Waco average $1,385 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Waco average $1,546 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,003/month
333 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,076/month
670 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,385/month
988 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,546/month
1,184 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,035/month
587 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,278/month
858 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,761/month
1,316 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,724/month
1,592 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,521/month
616 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,250/month
951 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,455/month
1,035 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,116/month
1,410 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Waco, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.2%, which averages out to $2 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Waco, TX
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Waco, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
17% Below $700/month
24% $700 - $1,000/month
41% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
4% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Waco?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Waco is the most affordable neighborhood in Waco.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Waco
$1,302/month
621 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Waco?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Waco is the most expensive neighborhood in Waco.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Waco
$1,302/month
621 Sq Ft

Which Waco neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Waco with the most apartments available is Downtown Waco .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Waco
$1,302/month
621 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 $1,076, you’ll want to make about $3,586 per month or $43,032 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 9.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Waco is 19.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,003 - $1,546. You can expect to pay 8.1% less for groceries, 0.1% more for utilities, and 9.7% less for transportation.

City

Waco, TX

1,501 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Waco, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Waco

Waco, TX

Downtown Waco

Waco, TX

Studio
$1,059/month
$1,059/month
One Bedroom
$1,185/month
$1,185/month
Two Bedroom
$1,614/month
$1,614/month
Three Bedroom
$1,347/month
$1,347/month
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Brookside Apartments

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Hewitt, TX 76643

$1,040 - $1,325

1-2 Beds

Roots at Waco

Roots at Waco

3001 S New Rd,
Waco, TX 76706

$1,281 - $1,638 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

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1912 S 5th St,
Waco, TX 76706

$509 - $999 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Property Management Companies in Waco, TX

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TAM Residential
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  • 22,324

    Units

  • 51

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4 Communities in Waco
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Greystar
  • 3,526

    Communities

  • 969,710

    Units

  • 900

    Cities

3 Communities in Waco
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  • 663

    Communities

  • 184,134

    Units

  • 260

    Cities

3 Communities in Waco
Case & Associates
Case & Associates
  • 70

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  • 21,159

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

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The Cantrell Company
  • 25

    Communities

  • 2,721

    Units

  • 16

    Cities

3 Communities in Waco
DTI Investments
DTI Investments
  • 35

    Communities

  • 6,136

    Units

  • 11

    Cities

3 Communities in Waco
Northland
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  • 79

    Communities

  • 24,414

    Units

  • 45

    Cities

2 Communities in Waco
FDI Management Group
FDI Management Group
  • 56

    Communities

  • 5,447

    Units

  • 42

    Cities

2 Communities in Waco

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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