Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Vista Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $500 (29 Rentals)

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St. James Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

St. James Place

1226 James AveWaco, TX 76706
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Peppertree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree

3309 Robinson DrWaco, TX 76706
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19Eleven
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

19Eleven

1911 S 8th StWaco, TX 76706
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Bear Colony
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bear Colony

1925 S 12th StWaco, TX 76706

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Allen Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Allen Place

512 Daughtrey AveWaco, TX 76706
Student Housing
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The Edge
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Edge

2007 S 15th StWaco, TX 76706
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Alta Vista, Waco, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Alta Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alta Vista area of Waco, TX is a 4 Beds unit found at University Edge Waco priced from $745. Prime Properties Waco has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Alta Vista apartments for rent in Waco, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Edge WacoPlan E4BR,4BA$745
Prime Properties Waco1Bed-1Bath1BR,1BA$850
The Cove on 21stB12BR,2BA$975
Waco Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$975
Station at Cottonwood CreekS2Studio,1BA$1,049
Allen PlaceSpacious Modern 2/2 Apartment at Allen Place - ...2BR,2BA$1,100
Roots at WacoA1-E1BR,1BA$1,148
The Retreat at CTMMason (A1)1BR,1BA$1,150
LUXE AT 1300Jersey1BR,1BA$1,174
The Residence at CTMB1 Stetson2BR,2BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Vista, TX

As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alta Vista area is the $1.12 price per square foot Spacious Renovated 3/2 at Allen Place - Walk to... Model at Allen Place in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Alta Vista apartment is the C1 Wrangler Model at The Residence at CTM starting at $1,499 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Alta Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alta Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Allen PlaceSpacious Renovated 3/2 at Allen Place - Walk to...3BR,2BA$1.12
The Residence at CTMC1 Wrangler3BR,2BA$1.18
1325 Bagby Ave, Unit C1325 Bagby Ave2BR,2BA$1.45
University Edge WacoPlan B2BR,2BA$0.82
Waco Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.16
The Cove on 21stB12BR,2BA$1.17
Tuscany Ranch Apartments1 Bd 1 Bth w/ Fireplace1BR,1BA$1.58
Bend at New Road1 Bed 1 Bath (Fireplace Optional)1BR,1BA$1.62
The Retreat at CTMMason (A1)1BR,1BA$1.53
Prime Properties Waco1Bed-1Bath1BR,1BA$1.21

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Waco. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alta Vista Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alta Vista?

The cheapest apartment in Alta Vista is Prime Properties Waco which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Alta Vista costs $3,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alta Vista?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Alta Vista that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Alta Vista?

Cheap apartments in Alta Vista have an average cost of $216 which is $3,084 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alta Vista.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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