Virtu on Bagby Ave
6901 Bagby Ave,
Waco, TX 76712
1-3 Beds | $1,295 - $1,895
$1,034/month
Average Rent
665 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Waco, TX is $1,034 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,557/month, making renting in Waco more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Waco, you can expect to pay about $966 per month for a studio, $1,034 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,266 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,382 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 more per month.
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Waco is the most affordable neighborhood in Waco.
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Waco is the most expensive neighborhood in Waco.
The neighborhood in Waco with the most apartments available is Downtown Waco .
Because the average rent in Waco is $1,034, you’ll want to make about $3,446 per month or $41,352 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
The cost of living in Waco, TX is 7.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Waco is 20.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $966 - $1,382. You can expect to pay 5.6% less for groceries, 6.1% more for utilities, and 7.3% less for transportation.
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