
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Riverside Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $300 (23 Rentals)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,458 | $1,375 | $1,557 |
| East Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,426 | $366 | $3,192 |
| East Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,401 | $436 | $3,975 |
| East Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,132 | $505 | $3,634 |
| East Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,007 | $499 | $2,996 |
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There are currently 23 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 | 4BR,2BA | $699 |
| University Edge Waco | Plan E | 4BR,4BA | $745 |
| Brazos Park Apartments | B-1b1bm | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| University Club Apartments | Two Bedroom Small | 2BR,1BA | $749 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Riverside, TX
As of November 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Riverside 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 East Riverside apartment is the B3-R Model at The Bruin starting at $1,355 with a $1.26 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Place | Spacious Renovated 3/2 at Allen Place - Walk to... | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| The Bruin | B3-R | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.26 |
| University Edge Waco | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| URSA - Historical Access II | 1BR/2BA - with Den | 1BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| RIVERCREST | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| University Club Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Carriage House | 672 sq ft 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Brazos Park Apartments | B-1b1bm | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| The Enclave at the Stadium | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 1725 Sanger Ave, Unit 4 | 1725 Sanger Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Riverside, Waco, TX
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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Waco. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Riverside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Riverside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Riverside is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in East Riverside is Brazos Park Apartments which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in East Riverside costs $1,425.
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 112 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 $647 which is $778 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Riverside.
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