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Apartments under $1,500 for Rent in Waco, TX

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  2. Building Photo - Roots at Waco
    $208 Off
    Price Drop. $208 Off
    1 BED
    $1,137+
    2 BEDS
    $1,350+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,096 - $1,365
    Required Monthly Fees$41
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,137 - $1,406

    Roots at Waco

    3001 S New Rd, Waco, TX 76706
    (254) 503-5892
  7. Other - Tuscany Ranch Apartments
    1 BED
    $1,229+
    2 BEDS
    $1,439+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,229 - $1,479
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,229 - $1,479

    Tuscany Ranch Apartments

    2100 S New Rd, Waco, TX 76711
    (254) 379-9926
  10. 1 BED
    $1,249+
    2 BEDS
    $1,459+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,249 - $1,539
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,249 - $1,539

    Bend at New Road

    3000 S New Rd, Waco, TX 76706
    (254) 296-8394
  16. 1 BED
    $1,279+
    2 BEDS
    $1,499+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,279 - $1,539
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,279 - $1,539

    Icon at Hewitt

    201 Ritchie Rd, Hewitt, TX 76643
    (254) 902-4215
  28. 1 BED
    $1,287+
    2 BEDS
    $1,342+
    3 BEDS
    $1,553+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,175 - $2,102
    Required Monthly Fees$112
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,287 - $2,214

    The Residence at CTM

    5210 Bagby Ave, Waco, TX 76711
    (254) 457-4762
  29. 1 BED
    $1,221+
    2 BEDS
    $1,474+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,115 - $2,184
    Required Monthly Fees$105
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,220 - $2,289

    LUXE AT 1300

    1300 Placid Cir, Waco, TX 76706
    (432) 465-2273
  31. STUDIO
    $1,430
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,390 - $1,490
    Required Monthly Fees$40
    Total Monthly Price$1,430 - $1,530

    Riverfront Lofts

    414 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706
    (254) 401-0567
  34. 1 BED
    $1,293+
    2 BEDS
    $1,413+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,180 - $1,889
    Required Monthly Fees$113
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,293 - $2,002

    The Retreat at CTM

    2500 Marketplace Dr, Waco, TX 76711
    (254) 870-7801
  37. 2 BEDS
    $1,018+
    3 BEDS
    $1,308+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$999 - $1,289
    Required Monthly Fees$19
    Total Monthly Price$1,018 - $1,308

    The Cove on 21st

    2425 S 21st St, Waco, TX 76706
    (254) 503-5813
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Living & Renting in Waco

Waco at a Glance

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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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Paul And Jane Meyer Public High School

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Bosqueville High School

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Midway High School

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Premier High School Of Waco

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Bosqueville Middle

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Tennyson Middle

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Cesar Chavez Middle

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China Spring Elementary School

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