Last updated on October 9, 2026

Average rent in
Baylor, Waco, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Baylor

$1,550/mo

increased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Baylor is $1,550 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Baylor

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Baylor rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 15% 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 $1,672. 1-bedroom apartments in Baylor run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,199.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,251

16%

50%

2 bedroom

$1,147

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,850

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,887

6%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,251

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

50%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,147

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,887

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

21%

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$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,768
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Baylor, Waco, TX

The Arbors - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.5

Good

The Arbors

1825 S 3rd St, Waco, TX 76706

2 beds

2 baths

$525

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1421 S 12th St #113 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Baylor house for rent in Waco

2 beds

2 baths

$875

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1920 S 8th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Baylor apartment for rent in Waco

3 beds

2 baths

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1909A S 14th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Baylor condo for rent in Waco

4 beds

4 baths

$1,600

Price dropped $400Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,550 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Baylor?

Average rent prices in Baylor have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.

How does Baylor rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Baylor is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 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 $62,000/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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