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Apartments under $1,200 for Rent in Waco, TX

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  2. Building Photo - Roots at Waco
    1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,242
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200 - $1,243
    Required Monthly Fees$42
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,242 - $1,285

    Roots at Waco

    3001 S New Rd, Waco, TX 76706
    (254) 503-5892
  12. Interior Photo - Avila
    $187 Off
    Price Drop. $187 Off
    1 BED
    $813+
    2 BEDS
    $1,016+

    Avila

    5000 Sanger Ave, Waco, TX 76710
    (254) 327-1477
  13. $106 Off
    Price Drop. $106 Off
    1 BED
    $951+
    2 BEDS
    $1,007+

    Azur

    415 Owen Ln, Waco, TX 76710
    (254) 870-8893
  18. 1 BED
    $1,305
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,199 - $1,738
    Required Monthly Fees$106
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,305

    LUXE AT 1300

    1300 Placid Cir, Waco, TX 76706
    (432) 465-2273
  27. Good Value
    2 BEDS
    $1,018
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$999 - $1,024
    Required Monthly Fees$19
    Total Monthly Price$1,018

    The Cove on 21st

    2425 S 21st St, Waco, TX 76706
    (254) 503-5813
  30. $286 Off
    Price Drop. $286 Off
    1 BED
    $1,273
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,151 - $1,771
    Required Monthly Fees$112
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,273 - $1,358

    The Residence at CTM

    5210 Bagby Ave, Waco, TX 76711
    (254) 457-4762
  41. Building Photo - Elevate
    Good Value
    3 BEDS
    $659+
    4 BEDS
    $499+

    Elevate

    215 Washington Ave, Waco, TX 76701
  42. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,098
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$963 - $1,418
    Required Monthly Fees$135
    Total Monthly Price$1,098 - $1,553

    Tinsley Place

    715 Cleveland Ave, Waco, TX 76706
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Living & Renting in Waco

Waco at a Glance

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$1,045
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Waco, TX Apartments for Rent

Waco stretches along the Brazos River in Central Texas, halfway between Dallas and Austin on Interstate 35. This city of about 147,000 made history as the birthplace of Dr Pepper in 1885 and continues to thrive as home to Baylor University. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Waco, you'll discover everything from student-friendly communities near campus to properties in family-friendly neighborhoods like Castle Heights and Woodway. One-bedroom apartments typically run around $1,022 per month-a solid deal compared to bigger Texas cities.

Renting in Waco means easy access to outdoor adventures and hometown attractions. Take a morning jog along the seven-mile Brazos Riverwalk or tackle the limestone cliffs and trails at 416-acre Cameron Park. Downtown pulses with energy around Magnolia Market at the Silos, while must-see spots include the Dr Pepper Museum, Waco Mammoth National Monument, and the beautifully restored Waco Hippodrome theater. Between Baylor University, local healthcare facilities, and manufacturing companies, the job market stays steady. Plus, with I-35 cutting right through town, you can zip to Austin or Dallas whenever the big-city mood strikes-making Waco an ideal home base for exploring Central Texas.

Why Waco?

  • The city is home to several unique museums including the Texas Sports Hall of Fame and Dr. Pepper Museum
  • The Waco Downtown Farmers Market is located along the river and features fresh produce and other vendors
  • Waco is a great option for commuters seeking affordability since its near several Fort Worth, Austin, and Dallas
  • The city is home to Waco Mammoth National Monument, a site with herds of mammoth fossils
  • Waco has a warm climate

Renting in Waco

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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Waco

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  • Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
  • Downtown Waco 606 Sq Ft $1,261/mo

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Midway High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,648 Students
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Bosqueville High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
218 Students
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Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
211 Students
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Premier High School Of Waco

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
156 Students
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Tennyson Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
999 Students
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Tennyson Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
999 Students
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Bosqueville Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
161 Students
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China Spring Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
677 Students

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