Waco, TX Rent History

129 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$1,373
1-year change
+2.5%
$34/mo
5-year change
+29.9%
$316/mo
10-year change
+68.9%
$560/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Waco

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$781/mo0.0%
2016$775/mo-0.8%-0.8%
2017$834/mo+7.6%+6.8%
2018$869/mo+4.2%+11.3%
2019$902/mo+3.8%+15.5%
2020$950/mo+5.3%+21.6%
2021$1,019/mo+7.3%+30.5%
2022$1,189/mo+16.7%+52.2%
2023$1,276/mo+7.3%+63.4%
2024$1,307/mo+2.4%+67.3%
2025$1,342/mo+2.7%+71.8%
2026$1,333/mo-0.7%+70.7%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Waco changed since 2015?

Median rent in Waco, TX was $781 in 2015-11 and is $1,373 as of 2026-07 — a change of $592 per month over 11 years.

How much has Waco rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Waco, TX has changed +29.9% ($316 per month). The current median is $1,373.

What has rent in Waco done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Waco, TX has changed +68.9% ($560 per month). It is now $1,373.

Is rent in Waco going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Waco, TX has increased +2.5% ($34/mo). Current median: $1,373.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.