
Cheap Homes for Rent in Heart of Texas Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $700 (25 Rentals)
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4008 Homan Ave

812 N 62nd St

628 N 36th St

2701 Colonial Ave

2208 Sanger Ave
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3202 Fadal Ave

3917 Roselawn Dr

3821 Homan Ave

3828 Colcord Ave

3716 Ethel Ave

4301 Lakeshore Villa Dr
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715 Rambler Dr

2800B Trice Ave

3019 McFerrin Ave

1518 Cumberland Ave

7316 Sanger Ave

4405 Erath Ave
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2001 Bosque Blvd

3719 Parkwood St

3517 Leland Ave

2117 Sanger Ave

1920 Lyle Ave

3928 Homan Ave
Heart of Texas - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Waco
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Waco by our Local Expert for Texas, Rhonda R Fletcher. See how it ranks!

3608 Hay Ave
Heart of Texas, Waco, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Heart of Texas?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Heart of Texas 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,230 | $950 | $2,350 |
Heart of Texas 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,833 | $1,200 | $3,900 |
Heart of Texas 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,364 | $1,950 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Heart of Texas Neighborhood of Waco, TX.
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Cheapest Available Heart of Texas Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Heart of Texas area of Waco, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Avila priced from $884. Legacy Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Heart of Texas apartments for rent in Waco, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Avila | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $884 |
Legacy Ridge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Brookview Hills | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Tribeca | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Woodhollow Apartments | A1-D 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $924 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heart of Texas, TX
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Heart of Texas area is the $0.87 price per square foot The Ranger Model at The Edmond in the in the Parkdale neighborhood starting from $1,394. The second greatest value Heart of Texas apartment is the 1 Bd 1 Bth w/ Fireplace Model at Tuscany Ranch Apartments starting at $1,379 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Oakwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Heart of Texas apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Edmond | The Ranger | 3BR,3BA | $0.87 |
Tuscany Ranch Apartments | 1 Bd 1 Bth w/ Fireplace | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Legacy Ridge | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Brookview Hills | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
2528 McFerrin Ave, Unit A | 2528 McFerrin Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
The Midway | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Highland Cove | 1 BR A | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Three 44 Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Sandstone | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Tribeca | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Heart of Texas
What type of rentals are currently available in Heart of Texas?
There are currently 74 Apartments for Rent in Heart of Texas, TX with pricing that ranges from $695 to $3,237. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Heart of Texas ranging from $750 to $3,900.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Heart of Texas?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Heart of Texas ranges from $750 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,578.
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A Texas Local Experts Guide to 10 Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Waco, TX
Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher
Hi, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Waco, Texas. I've lived in Central Texas for over 25 years and have seen a lot of change and growth in the Waco area.

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