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Highlights
- Small-community setting
- Centrally located residence
Location
1120 James Ave, Waco, TX 76706, USA|Baylor
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Property Overview
Brownstone Apartments offers a small-community setting in a centrally located residence, earning a solid overall expert rating of 7.1 out of 10. With strong scores for amenities, location, and trustworthiness, residents can expect convenient access to transit, walkable nearby areas, and a wide variety of dining options, plus proximity to a highly rated middle school. Its vibrant neighborhood and abundance of restaurants make it particularly appealing for those seeking an active social life.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby
Great for
Social life
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 650 sqft | $795 /mo | 1 unit available | Discover Brownstone Apartments in Waco, TX — a great one-bedroom, one-bath home located near downtown and within easy reach of Baylor University. This well-situated apartment offers convenient access to dining, shopping, and campus activities while providing a small-community setting. Ideal for those seeking a compact, centrally located residence in Waco. |
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Amenities for Brownstone Apartments
Neighborhood
| Near Downtown |
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Property details
| Units | 6 |
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About Brownstone Apartments
Discover Brownstone Apartments in Waco, TX — a great one-bedroom, one-bath home located near downtown and within easy reach of Baylor University. This well-situated apartment offers convenient access to dining, shopping, and campus activities while providing a small-community setting. Ideal for those seeking a compact, centrally located residence in Waco.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.1
/10
Very GoodBrownstone Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
Price·6A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Brownstone Apartments is priced lower than the median price per bedroom for the area. While it may be more affordable, there may also be trade-offs in terms of amenities or quality compared to similar listings nearby. It caters to those seeking cost savings, albeit with some compromises.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Brownstone Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Brownstone Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Brownstone Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Brownstone Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
Brownstone Apartments is great for:
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How Brownstone Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Baylor
1-bedroom apartments at Brownstone Apartments cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Baylor.
Median rents as of May 23 2026.
Baylor
Waco
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,182 |
| July 2024 | $1,155 |
| August 2024 | $1,150 |
| September 2024 | $1,081 |
| October 2024 | $1,101 |
| November 2024 | $1,074 |
| December 2024 | $1,100 |
| January 2025 | $1,125 |
| February 2025 | $1,099 |
| March 2025 | $1,042 |
| April 2025 | $1,017 |
| May 2025 | $1,040 |
| June 2025 | $1,080 |
| July 2025 | $1,092 |
| August 2025 | $1,086 |
| September 2025 | $1,069 |
| October 2025 | $1,069 |
| November 2025 | $1,052 |
| December 2025 | $1,059 |
| January 2026 | $1,009 |
| February 2026 | $1,007 |
| March 2026 | $1,000 |
| April 2026 | $1,019 |
| May 2026 | $1,031 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $772 |
| July 2024 | $761 |
| August 2024 | $767 |
| September 2024 | $740 |
| November 2024 | $1,007 |
| December 2024 | $850 |
| January 2025 | $875 |
| February 2025 | $875 |
| March 2025 | $832 |
| April 2025 | $809 |
| May 2025 | $806 |
| June 2025 | $790 |
| July 2025 | $820 |
| August 2025 | $755 |
| September 2025 | $799 |
| October 2025 | $799 |
| November 2025 | $833 |
| December 2025 | $831 |
| January 2026 | $780 |
| February 2026 | $809 |
| March 2026 | $829 |
| April 2026 | $829 |
| May 2026 | $848 |
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Can I afford to live at 1120 James Ave?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$31,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $31,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $795.
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Schools near Brownstone Apartments
South Waco Elementary School
2104 gurley ln
waco, TX, 76706
PK, K-5Public
C-
G.L. Wiley Opportunity Center
1030 e live oak st
waco, TX, 76704
3-12Public
Park Hill Elementary
700 ritchie rd
hewitt, TX, 76643
PK, K-5Public
Hallsburg School
2313 hallsburg rd
waco, TX, 76705
PK, K-6Public
B+
NEW EL
11495 wortham bend rd
china spring, TX, 76633
PK, K-1Public
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Neighborhood
Baylor | Waco, TX
Getting around Waco near 1120 James Ave
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Points of interest for 1120 James Ave, Waco
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
Explore the area around 1120 James Ave
Speight Food Mart
1125 Speight Ave
Silos Tuscan Market
401 S 3rd St
Grocery LLC
729 Washington Ave
H-E-B plus!
1821 S Valley Mills Dr
Route 77 Food Park
1927 Columbus Ave
Barefoot Campus Outfitters
1508 Speight Ave
Family Dollar
800 La Salle Ave
Aldana's Work Clothes
2118 La Salle Ave
Big & Bright
2118 La Salle Ave
C C World of Fashions
2118 La Salle Ave
Shipley Do-nuts
1205 Speight Ave
Daylight Donuts
1100 La Salle Ave
Starbucks
1703 S 18th St
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
922 S 10th St
Dutch Bros Coffee
901 S 6th St
Freight Bar Waco LP
1613 James Ave
George's Restaurant Bar & Catering
1925 Speight Ave
Backyard Bar Stage & Grill
511 S 8th St
Twisted Root Burger Co
801 S 2nd St
Pivovar Restaurant & Brewery
320 S 8th St
Jimenez Bakery
1915 Dutton Ave
Milk Bottle Cookies
218 S 11th St
H & B Packing
400 S 20th St
Hometown Bakery
511 N 8th St
Olive Branch Bakery & Cafe
215 S 2nd St
Council Acres Park
Garden of Contentment
Founders Mall
Memorial Park
Burleson Quadrangle
Shorty's Pizza Shack
1712 S 12th St
Shipley Do-nuts
1205 Speight Ave
Koko Ramen
1117 Speight Ave
Domino's
1201 Speight Ave
Cupp's Drive Inn
1424 Speight Ave
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