Do I need a car to live at Centre?

No. Centre is 0.3 miles from Baylor — walkable for all daily campus needs. H-E-B grocery delivery and rideshare cover other essentials.

What documents do international students need to apply?

You will need a valid passport, your Baylor I-20 form, and proof of enrollment. Contact the leasing office for specific documentation requirements and guarantor options.

Is internet included?

Yes — high-speed internet is included in monthly fees and is active from move-in day. No setup required.

Apartments for Baylor International Students

New to Waco? Centre makes the transition easy with walkable proximity to campus, inclusive pricing, and a welcoming community.

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Moving to a new country for graduate or undergraduate study at Baylor adds a layer of complexity to apartment hunting that most domestic students never face. You may be arriving without a car, without an established US credit history, without a Social Security number for the first few weeks, and without a clear sense of which Waco neighborhoods sit close to campus. Centre Apartments was built to make that transition simpler. The property is 0.3 miles from Baylor's main campus, meaning you can walk to class, the library, and the Student Life Center without needing a car for daily life. H-E-B grocery is 1.8 miles away — close enough for delivery or a short rideshare. Centre's monthly fees include high-speed internet (active from move-in day), trash service, pest control, and facilities maintenance, so you don't have to navigate setting up four separate utility accounts in your first week. Documentation requirements include your passport, Baylor I-20, and proof of enrollment — contact the leasing office before you arrive to confirm what's needed and to schedule a virtual tour if you can't visit before signing.

Sound Familiar?

Navigating a new city without a car
US public transit varies widely from city to city, and Waco is more car-dependent than many international students expect. If you live far from campus, daily errands become genuinely complicated without a vehicle.
Confusing lease terms and hidden fees
US rental agreements often have buried clauses, application fees, security deposits, and utility responsibilities that vary by property. Working through them in a second language and unfamiliar legal system is overwhelming.
Need internet and utilities working day one
Setting up new utility accounts in the US typically requires a Social Security number or other ID, which you may not have for the first few weeks. Without internet from move-in, your first days become very difficult.
Want to feel safe in an unfamiliar area
When you don't yet know which Waco neighborhoods are well-traveled vs. quiet, a gated community with on-site management offers a kind of baseline security that helps you settle in without anxiety.

Here's How Centre Helps

Walk to campus — no car needed for daily life
Centre is 0.3 miles from Baylor — walk to class, the library, the Student Life Center, and most campus buildings. Grocery delivery from H-E-B and rideshare cover the rest of your basic needs.
Simple, transparent monthly pricing
Your monthly cost is base rent plus monthly fees that cover internet, trash, pest, and facilities maintenance — plus electricity. No surprise charges, no quarterly utility bills to track in a new system.
High-speed internet active from move-in day
Internet is included in monthly fees and works the day you arrive. No setting up an account in your first week, no needing US credit for service activation, no waiting for a technician on an unclear schedule.
Gated community with on-site management
Centre is a gated community with controlled vehicle and pedestrian access, on-site management during business hours, and emergency maintenance support. A familiar baseline of safety as you adjust to Waco.