Waco, TX Rent History

132 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,342
1-year change
+0.8%
$10/mo
5-year change
+21.9%
$241/mo
10-year change
+61.9%
$513/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Waco

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$782/mo—0.0%
2016$788/mo+0.8%+0.8%
2017$848/mo+7.6%+8.4%
2018$884/mo+4.2%+13.0%
2019$916/mo+3.6%+17.1%
2020$962/mo+5.0%+23.0%
2021$1,035/mo+7.6%+32.4%
2022$1,203/mo+16.2%+53.8%
2023$1,294/mo+7.6%+65.5%
2024$1,315/mo+1.6%+68.2%
2025$1,326/mo+0.8%+69.6%
2026$1,341/mo+1.1%+71.5%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Waco changed since 2015?

Median rent in Waco, TX was $782 in 2015-10 and is $1,342 as of 2026-09 — a change of $560 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 +21.9% ($241 per month). The current median is $1,342.

What has rent in Waco done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Waco, TX has changed +61.9% ($513 per month). It is now $1,342.

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

Year over year, median rent in Waco, TX has increased +0.8% ($10/mo). Current median: $1,342.

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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.