Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Average rent in
Waco, TX

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Last updated on February 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waco, TX is $1,500. This is -21%, or $400, lower than the national average.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,500

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

382

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waco, TX is $1,500. This is -21%, or $400, lower than the national average.

$1.39

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
49%
33%
11%
4%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

53%
47%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Waco, TX

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Waco, TX have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Waco, TX

The monthly rent for an apartment in Waco, TX is $1,350. A 1-bedroom apartment in Waco, TX costs about $1,000 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,350. Houses for rent in Waco, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,650.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,000

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,300

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,712

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$2,350

2%

5%

Studio

$1,425

7%

52%

Studio

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

52%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,712

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Waco, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Waco, TX to other cities

Median rent prices in Waco, TX for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bellmead, TX.

Waco

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waco, TX is 8% higher than the median rent in Bellmead, TX.

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$1,275

increased by1%

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$1,325

increased by24%

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$2,175

increased by25%

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$1,450

increased by26%

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$1,795

increased by5%

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$1,545

decreased by6%

Last year

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$1,350

increased by90%

Last year

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$2,350

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Cost of living in
Waco, TX

The overall cost of living in Waco, TX is 8% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

2% lower

Groceries

7% lower

Health

4% lower

Housing

23% lower

Transportation

6% lower

Utilities

6% higher

Apartments for rent in Bellmead

Discover rentals in Waco, TX

2001 Franklin Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Austin Avenue house for rent in Waco

2001 FRANKLIN AVE - SUITE 4 - OFFICE SPACE

2001 Franklin Ave #4, Waco, TX 76701

Studio

0 baths

$300

House for rent

Available Jan 13

126 Hood St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Riverside apartment for rent in Waco

126 Hood St, Waco, TX 76704

1 bed

1 bath

$450

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 13

1403 Wood Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

6.8

Good

1403 Wood Ave

1403 Wood Ave, Waco, TX 76706

4 beds

4 baths

$525–$1,900

Apartment for rent

1421 S 12th #108 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.1

Very good

1421 S 12th #108

1421 S 12th St, Waco, TX 76706

2 beds

2 baths

$650

Condo for rent

Live Comfortably, Live Spaciously, Live Affordably, Live Safely in Waco, TX - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

7.6

Very good

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$850–$1,275

Apartment for rent

Waco Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

Waco Apartments

2724 Robinson Dr, Waco, TX 76706

1–3 beds

1 bath

$850–$1,050

Apartment for rent

1300 N 43rd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Brookview apartment for rent in Waco

Apartment for rent

2413 Ross Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University house for rent in Waco

2413 ROSS AVE | 3BR/2BA | SOUTH WACO

2413 Ross Ave, Waco, TX 76706

3 beds

2 baths

$995

$895

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jan 22