2533 S 3rd St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Riverside Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $400 (32 Rentals)
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930 N 11th StWaco, TX 76707
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University Club Apartments
1725 N Martin Luther King Jr BlvdWaco, TX 76704
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Brazos Park Apartments
1800 N Martin Luther King Jr BlvdWaco, TX 76704
2021 Austin Ave
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Historic Lofts of Waco High
815 Columbus AveWaco, TX 76701
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Barrons Branch II
817 Colcord AveWaco, TX 76707
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The Enclave at the Stadium
1600 S M.L.K. Jr BlvdWaco, TX 76704
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Carriage House
1923 Austin AveWaco, TX 76701
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Dripping Springs Senior Village
2405 J J Flewellen RdWaco, TX 76704
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The Commodores
1326 S 11th StWaco, TX 76706
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Twenty Twenty Cottages
2020 S 10th StWaco, TX 76706
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1400 Woodbine St
1400 Woodbine StWaco, TX 76705
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The Belmont Lofts
625 S 5th StWaco, TX 76706
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Bear Landing - Waco Trio
1408 S 10th StWaco, TX 76706
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2528 S 3rd St
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University Place Apartments
1624 S 5th StWaco, TX 76706
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St. James Place
1226 James AveWaco, TX 76706
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Pecan Park
1725 Sanger AveWaco, TX 76707
1421 S 12th St
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19Eleven
1911 S 8th StWaco, TX 76706
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Behrens Lofts
219 S 4thWaco, TX 76701
1225 Selman St
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1214 Baylor Ave
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The Madison
1307 Austin AveWaco, TX 76701
224 Gurley Ln
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The Centre
1818 S 7th StWaco, TX 76706
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Allen Place
512 Daughtrey AveWaco, TX 76706
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The Bruin
1300 S 11th StWaco, TX 76706
1307 Speight Ave
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2805 Bellmead Dr
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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 | $1,593 | $1,430 | $1,707 |
| East Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,241 | $529 | $3,395 |
| East Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,570 | $749 | $4,027 |
| East Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,314 | $659 | $3,028 |
| East Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $977 | $499 | $2,150 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Riverside Neighborhood of Waco, TX.
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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 3 Beds unit found at Elevate priced from $659. LL Sams Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable East Riverside apartments for rent in Waco, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $659 |
| LL Sams Apartments | Standard Loft - 4 BDR, 2 BTH | ONE LEFT | 4BR,2BA | $699 |
| University Club Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $709 |
| University Edge Waco | Plan E | 4BR,4BA | $745 |
| Brazos Park Apartments | A-1b1bs | 1BR,1BA | $779 |
| Historic Lofts of Waco High | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $941 |
| Barrons Branch II | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $953 |
| Bear Crossing | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $998 |
| The Enclave at the Stadium | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,016 |
| Carriage House | 672 sq ft 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Riverside, TX
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Riverside area is the $1.41 price per square foot Townhome Model at Columbus Heights in the in the Downtown Waco neighborhood starting from $1,613. The second greatest value East Riverside apartment is the C1 Model at Elevate starting at $669 with a $0.61 price per square foot in the Carver 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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| Columbus Heights | Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.41 |
| Elevate | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.61 |
| University Edge Waco | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| Barrons Branch II | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| LL Sams Apartments | Standard Loft - 2 BDR, 1 BTH | VERY LIMITED | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Bear Crossing | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.59 |
| Historic Lofts of Waco High | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| RIVERCREST | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Carriage House | 672 sq ft 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| University Club Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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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 $709, while the average apartment in East Riverside costs $1,575.
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 41 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 $512 which is $1,063 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Riverside.
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A Texas Local Experts Guide to 10 Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Waco, TX
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