
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Riverside Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $500 (30 Rentals)
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University Club Apartments

Historic Lofts at Waco High

2400 Washington Ave

The Enclave at the Stadium

1508 S 13th St

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East Riverside, Waco, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Riverside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,525 | $1,390 | $1,557 |
East Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,449 | $699 | $2,915 |
East Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,462 | $770 | $3,835 |
East Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $700 | $4,316 |
East Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $871 | $675 | $2,000 |
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Cheapest Available East Riverside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Riverside area of Waco, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at University Club Apartments priced from $699. Brazos Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable East Riverside apartments for rent in Waco, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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University Club Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
Brazos Park Apartments | B-1b1bm | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
Historic Lofts at Waco High | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
URSA | 2BR/2BA - Flat - Pool View | 2BR,2BA | $920 |
The Enclave at the Stadium | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $977 |
Tinsley Place | Union 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,092 |
Carriage House | 672 sq ft 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Abbey Glenn Apartments | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Franklin Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,163 |
RIVERCREST | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Riverside, TX
As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Riverside area is the $1.19 price per square foot B Floor Plan Model at Cameron Heights in the in the Carver neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value East Riverside apartment is the B2-R Model at The Bruin starting at $1,180 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the South End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Cameron Heights | B Floor Plan | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.19 |
The Bruin | B2-R | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
The Enclave at the Stadium | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
URSA | 1BR/2BA - with Den | 1BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Summit at the Villages at Waco | Two Bedroom/ One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Historic Lofts at Waco High | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
RIVERCREST | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Carriage House | 672 sq ft 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Brazos Park Apartments | B-1b1bm | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
University Club Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Riverside Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in East Riverside is University Club Apartments which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in East Riverside costs $1,549.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Riverside?
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 38 regular apartments in East Riverside 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 East Riverside?
Cheap apartments in East Riverside have an average cost of $508 which is $1,041 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Riverside.
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