Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Waco, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Waco rent stands today
Waco, TX rent slipped 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,450/month. Renters today are paying $39 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.8% increase month over month as the market recovers from a recent trough.
Compared to national trends
Waco sits 25.3% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Texas. The total rentals count is 302, a smaller inventory than larger metros.
Price ranges
Studios in Waco run around $1,245/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,000/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,250/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month. Houses, which make up 66% of rentals, rent for a median of $1,575/month, while apartments sit at $1,300/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Cedar Ridge rents fell 40.2% year over year to $1,195/month across 28 rentals, a notable cooldown compared to the citywide decline of 3.3%. This sharp drop shows a localized market shift within Waco.
Median rent
Median rent in Waco
$1,450/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Waco is $1,450 per month as of August 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $490 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waco
302
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waco rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waco, TX
Average rent prices in Waco have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Waco, TX
Rent prices in Waco vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waco is $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Waco run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,245 |  12% | 50% | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alta Vista | $1,499 | |
Baylor | $1,350 | |
Brazos | $1,641 | |
Brookview | $1,195 | |
Kendrick | $1,509 | |
North Waco | $1,300 | |
Oakwood | $1,950 | |
Richland Hills | $1,275 | |
Sanger Heights | $1,222 | |
West Waco | $1,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,287 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,575 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,245
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
50%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
Baylor
Average rent
$1,350
Oakwood
Average rent
$1,950
Brazos
Average rent
$1,641
Alta Vista
Average rent
$1,499
Richland Hills
Average rent
$1,275
Kendrick
Average rent
$1,509
North Waco
Average rent
$1,300
Brookview
Average rent
$1,195
West Waco
Average rent
$1,495
Sanger Heights
Average rent
$1,222
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,287
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
No Change
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.
How does rent in Waco, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Waco and Bellmead by all bedroom counts and property types.
Waco
25%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waco, TX is 4% higher than the median rent in Bellmead, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,399
17%$1,350
$1,400
2%$1,574
1%$1,200
7%$1,300
25%$1,819
8%$1,500
29%$1,795
1%$1,550
3%$1,500
10%$2,072
7%Cost of living in Waco, TX
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 6% lower |
| Groceries | 8% lower |
| Health | 4% higher |
| Housing | 20% lower |
| Transportation | 9% lower |
| Utilities | No difference |
Discover rentals in Waco, TX
4d ago
Brazos apartment for rent in Waco
1115 Columbus Ave #DORME, Waco, TX 76701
1 bed
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
Brazos apartment for rent in Waco
1115 Columbus Ave #DORMD, Waco, TX 76701
1 bed
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
Brazos apartment for rent in Waco
1115 Columbus Ave #DORMB, Waco, TX 76701
1 bed
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
Brazos apartment for rent in Waco
1115 Columbus Ave #DORMA, Waco, TX 76701
1 bed
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 8
18m ago
414 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,390–$3,987
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Baylor house for rent in Waco
5 beds
2 baths
$3,750
House for rent
4h ago
Oakwood townhouse for rent in Waco
2430 S 2nd St, Waco, TX 76706
5 beds
5.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waco
605 Lister Dr #NA, Waco, TX 76712
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,750
$3,450
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
4d ago
Verified
2100 S New Rd, Waco, TX 76711
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,379–$1,769
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3000 S New Rd, Waco, TX 76706
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,359–$1,559
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
9114 Royal Ln, Waco, TX 76712
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
2501 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,170–$2,340
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3000 S New Rd, Waco, TX 76706
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,359–$1,559
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2405 J J Flewellen Rd, Waco, TX 76704
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$985–$1,173
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
4d ago
Verified
2100 S New Rd, Waco, TX 76711
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,379–$1,769
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1312 Bagby Ave Unit A #A, Waco, TX 76706
2 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
4d ago
Verified
2100 S New Rd, Waco, TX 76711
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,379–$1,769
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
9114 Royal Ln, Waco, TX 76712
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
2501 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,170–$2,340
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Parkdale Viking Hills apartment for rent in Waco
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 9
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Frequently asked questions for Waco, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Waco rental market.
How much is rent in Waco?
The average rent in Waco is $1,450 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waco?
Average rent prices in Waco have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Waco rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waco is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $490 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Waco?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Waco are Brookview ($1,195/mo), Sanger Heights ($1,222/mo), and Richland Hills ($1,275/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Waco?
To comfortably afford rent in Waco, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Waco?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Waco average around $1,100/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,320/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).