1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Waco, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Waco, Texas as of August 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $1,373 and +19% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Waco
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Waco
Compare Waco's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $666 |
| 2 | Bonham | $710 |
| 3 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 4 | Alton | $750 |
| 5 | Marshall | $756 |
| 6 | Paris | $760 |
| 7 | Robinson | $762 |
| 8 | Forest Hill | $769 |
| 9 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 10 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 11 | San Juan | $790 |
| 12 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 13 | Brownsville | $800 |
| 14 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 15 | Harlingen | $800 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,410 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,410 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,360 |
| 4 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 7 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 8 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,060 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 14 | Leander | $1,910 |
| 15 | Fresno | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Waco.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Waco |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson, TX | 6.1 mi | $762 | $-370 (-33%) |
| Hewitt, TX | 6.5 mi | $1,450 | +$318 (+28%) |
| Woodway, TX | 7 mi | $1,290 | +$158 (+14%) |
| Temple, TX | 32.7 mi | $970 | $-162 (-14%) |
| Belton, TX | 41.1 mi | $970 | $-162 (-14%) |
| Nolanville, TX | 44.4 mi | $920 | $-212 (-19%) |
| Harker Heights, TX | 47.5 mi | $900 | $-232 (-20%) |
| Killeen, TX | 51.1 mi | $928 | $-204 (-18%) |
| Cleburne, TX | 56 mi | $1,245 | +$113 (+10%) |
| Corsicana, TX | 57.6 mi | $790 | $-342 (-30%) |
| Jarrell, TX | 58.6 mi | $1,690 | +$558 (+49%) |
| Copperas Cove, TX | 60 mi | $870 | $-262 (-23%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Waco — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Waco?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Waco, Texas is $1,132 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $1,373.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Waco?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $45,280 ($3,773/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waco expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Waco's 1-bedroom median of $1,132 is +19% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 31th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waco rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 258 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Waco ranks #87 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Waco?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Robinson ($762), Temple ($970), Belton ($970).