
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Waco Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $500 (17 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Waco area of Waco.


815 Columbus Ave

Brazos Park Apartments

University Club Apartments

The Enclave at the Stadium

Tinsley Place

Carriage House

1311 S 5th St
Downtown Waco, Waco, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Waco?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Waco Studio Apartments | $1,532 | $1,399 | $1,635 |
Downtown Waco 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $750 | $2,915 |
Downtown Waco 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,662 | $770 | $3,835 |
Downtown Waco 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,390 | $700 | $2,896 |
Downtown Waco 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,053 | $690 | $2,900 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Waco Neighborhood of Waco, TX.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Waco Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Waco area of Waco, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at University Club Apartments priced from $799. The Enclave at the Stadium has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $909. Here are the most affordable Downtown Waco apartments for rent in Waco, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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University Club Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
The Enclave at the Stadium | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
URSA | 2BR/2BA - Flat | 2BR,2BA | $985 |
Tinsley Place | Union 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
19Eleven | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Waco, TX
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Waco area is the $1.28 price per square foot 3/2.5 Model at The Centre in the in the Carver neighborhood starting from $1,549. The second greatest value Downtown Waco apartment is the B1-R Model at The Bruin starting at $1,325 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the South End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Waco apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Centre | 3/2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
The Bruin | B1-R | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
URSA | 2BR/2BA - Flat - Pool View | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Summit at the Villages at Waco | Two Bedroom/ One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
222 Clay Court | 1 Bedroom Upstairs-with Porch | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.78 |
101 Elm | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
19Eleven | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Carriage House | 672 sq ft 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
The Enclave at the Stadium | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
University Club Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Waco, Waco, TX
Ranked #3
Among neighborhoods in Waco, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Waco Neighborhood in Waco, TX
Walk Score®
63 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Waco Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Waco?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Waco is University Club Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Downtown Waco costs $1,685.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Waco?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2,577 regular apartments in Downtown Waco that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Waco?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Waco have an average cost of $531 which is $1,154 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Waco.
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