Cheap Apartments for Rent near Thornton, TX from $372 (35 Rentals)

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The Cove on 21st
$943 - $1,293

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Base Rent$943 - $1,293

Total Monthly Price$943 - $1,293
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Cove on 21st

2425 S 21st StWaco, TX 76706
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RIVERCREST
$1,101 - $1,726

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Base Rent$1,101 - $1,726

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

RIVERCREST

66 Daughtrey AveWaco, TX 76706
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Tinsley Place
$1,161 - $3,876

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Base Rent$1,161 - $3,876

Total Monthly Price$1,161 - $3,876
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Tinsley Place

715 Cleveland AveWaco, TX 76706
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South Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

South Terrace

2616 S 12th StWaco, TX 76706
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Prime Properties Waco
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Prime Properties Waco

1800 Primrose DrWaco, TX 76706
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19Eleven
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

19Eleven

1911 S 8th StWaco, TX 76706
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$999 - $1,000
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308 N Dallas St

GroesbeckTX76642
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The Centre
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Centre

1818 S 7th StWaco, TX 76706
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$1,175 - $1,400
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600 Bagby Ave

WacoTX76706

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The Madison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Madison

1307 Austin AveWaco, TX 76701
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Thornton, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Thornton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Thornton, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at University Club Apartments in the Carver neighborhood priced from $649. South Terrace in the South End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $697. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Thornton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$649
South Terrace1x11BR,1BA$697
LL Sams ApartmentsStandard Loft - 4 BDR, 2 BTH | ONE LEFT4BR,2BA$735
University Edge WacoPlan E4BR,4BA$745
Villas of Hubbard11-601BR,1BA$778
The Meadows ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$803
Prime Properties Waco1Bed-1Bath1BR,1BA$875
Mexia Gardens ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$905
Bordeaux XI Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$915
The Cove on 21stA11BR,1BA$943

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thornton, TX and Nearby

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thornton area is the $0.58 price per square foot D1 Premium Model at The Den in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $835. The second greatest value Thornton apartment is the 3 Bedroom 3 Bath Model at Bear Crossing starting at $1,350 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the South End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thornton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The DenD1 Premium4BR,4BA$0.58
Bear Crossing3 Bedroom 3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.23
ElevateC13BR,3BA$0.62
University Edge WacoPlan B2BR,2BA$0.82
LL Sams ApartmentsStandard Loft - 2 BDR, 1 BTH | VERY LIMITED2BR,1BA$0.95
Historic Lofts of Waco High1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Mexia Gardens ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.19
Villas of Hubbard11-601BR,1BA$1.19
South Terrace1x11BR,1BA$1.10
University Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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Thornton, TX

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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thornton Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Thornton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Thornton Apartment is $649 at University Club Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Thornton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Thornton is starting from $699 at University Club Apartments.

What is the most affordable Thornton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Thornton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at LL Sams Apartments and starts from $765.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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