Last updated on July 10, 2026

Average rent in
Baylor, Waco, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Baylor

$1,375/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Baylor is $1,375 per month as of July 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $575 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Baylor

48

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Baylor rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Baylor, Waco, TX

Average rent prices in Baylor have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Baylor, Waco, TX

Rent prices in Baylor vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Baylor is $1,350, whereas a house costs $1,822. 1-bedroom apartments in Baylor run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

1%

No Change

1 bedroom

$850

7%

14%

2 bedroom

$1,200

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,500

5%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,200

6%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

23%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Baylor, 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 Baylor, Waco, TX compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Baylor and Brazos by all bedroom counts and property types.

Baylor

Median rent price$1,375
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,609
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Baylor, Waco, TX is 15% lower than the median rent in Brazos, Waco, TX.

Discover rentals in Baylor, Waco, TX

The Arbors - Photo 1 of 1

7m ago

6.5

Good

The Arbors

1825 S 3rd St, Waco, TX 76706

2 beds

2 baths

$525

Apartment for rent

1421 S 12th St #113 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Baylor house for rent in Waco

2 beds

2 baths

$875

House for rent

The Alamo Apartments – Spacious 3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

The Alamo Apartments – Spacious 3

1918 S 8th St, Waco, TX 76706

3 beds

2 baths

$1,200

Apartment for rent

1318 James Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.3

Very good

1318 James Ave.

1318 James Ave, Waco, TX 76706

3 beds

3 baths

$1,350

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Baylor, Waco, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Baylor rental market.

How much is rent in Baylor?

The average rent in Baylor is $1,375 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Baylor?

Average rent prices in Baylor have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Baylor rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Baylor is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Baylor?

To comfortably afford rent in Baylor, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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