What is the average apartment size in Baylor, Waco, TX?

The average size for a Baylor, Waco, TX apartment is 976 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Baylor?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Baylor is $1,634 per month, a 8.82% decrease from last years average of $1,792.

What is the average apartment size in Baylor?

The typical apartment in Baylor offers about 976 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Baylor, Waco, TX Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Baylor?

The typical rent budget in Baylor ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 37% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Baylor?

In Baylor, 61% of households rent while 39% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 25, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Baylor is $1,634, a 8.82% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,792.

One-bedroom apartments provide 667 square feet for $1,138, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,406 offer 986 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,202 sq ft) for $2,014, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Baylor, Waco, TX

Last updated: February 25, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,634	976 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,138	667 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,406	986 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,014	1,202 sq. ft.

Baylor, Waco, TX rent trends

Rental prices in Baylor, Waco, TX have decreased by 8.82% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,792 to $1,634.

What's the typical rent budget in Baylor, Waco, TX?

The largest share of rentals in Baylor, Waco, TX (37%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Baylor, Waco, TX?

169 or 61% of the households in Baylor, Waco, TX are renter-occupied while 108 or 39% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Baylor?

Bellmead $848/month

Carver $918/month

Brookview-Heart of Texas $953/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,338/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Baylor?

Brazos $1,594/month

Baylor $1,634/month

Oakwood $2,236/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Waco, TX By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Oakwood	$2,236
Baylor	$1,634
Brazos	$1,594
Kendrick	$1,480
Alta Vista	$1,271
Landon Branch	$1,160
Richland Hills	$1,053
Lacy-Lakeview	$1,025
Brookview-Heart of Texas	$953
Carver	$918
Bellmead	$848

Waco | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Baylor is 29% higher than in Alta Vista

$1,634

Baylor rent is the same as Waco average

Average Rent $1,634

$1,271

Alta Vista rent is 22% lower than Waco average

Average Rent $1,271

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Baylor apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.