Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Average rent in
Waco, TX

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Last updated on May 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waco, TX is $1,495. This is -23%, or $455, lower than the national average.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,495

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over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

315

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waco, TX is $1,495. This is -23%, or $455, lower than the national average.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
50%
32%
10%
3%
$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 remained the same 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 $1,050 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,400. Houses for rent in Waco, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,050

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,295

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,695

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,297

2%

3%

Studio

$1,245

1%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,245

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,297

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

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$1,495
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waco, TX is 12% lower than the median rent in Bellmead, TX.

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$2,274

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$1,400

increased by2%

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$1,695

decreased by6%

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$1,545

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$1,499

decreased by7%

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$1,695

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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

Bear Crossing - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

Bear Crossing

2406 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706

1–4 beds

1–4 baths

$425–$1,700

Apartment for rent

The Addison - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

The Addison

2215 S 2nd St, Waco, TX 76706

4 beds

4 baths

$499

Apartment for rent

The Arbors - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

6.5

Good

The Arbors

1825 S 3rd St, Waco, TX 76706

2 beds

2 baths

$525

Apartment for rent

11th Street Flats - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

6.5

Good

11th Street Flats

1721/1722 S 11th Street, Waco, TX 76706

3 beds

3 baths

$525

Apartment for rent

2528 S 3rd St - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

Oakwood house for rent in Waco

5 beds

4 baths

$667

House for rent

1421 S 12th #108 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.3

Very good

1421 S 12th #108

1421 S 12th St, Waco, TX 76706

2 beds

2 baths

$799

Condo for rent

1021 Elise Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Oakwood apartment for rent in Waco

4BR/3.0BA

1021 Elise Ave, Waco, TX 76706

4 beds

3 baths

$800

Apartment for rent

Modern Waco Living – Zero Deposit Apartments Near Baylor, 1800 Waco - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$850–$1,275

Apartment for rent