Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Riverside Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $400 (28 Rentals)

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The Commodores
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Commodores

1326 S 11th StWaco, TX 76706

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1400 Woodbine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1400 Woodbine St

1400 Woodbine StWaco, TX 76705
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The Belmont Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Belmont Lofts

625 S 5th StWaco, TX 76706
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St. James Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

St. James Place

1226 James AveWaco, TX 76706
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Pecan Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pecan Park

1725 Sanger AveWaco, TX 76707
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1214 Baylor Ave

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Behrens Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Behrens Lofts

219 S 4thWaco, TX 76701
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The Madison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Madison

1307 Austin AveWaco, TX 76701
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Allen Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Allen Place

512 Daughtrey AveWaco, TX 76706

East Riverside, Waco, TX Local Guide

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. University Edge Waco has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable East Riverside apartments for rent in Waco, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$699
University Edge WacoPlan E4BR,4BA$705
Brazos Park ApartmentsB-1b1bm1BR,1BA$749
Historic Lofts at Waco High1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The Enclave at the StadiumA11BR,1BA$893
URSA2BR/2BA - Flat - Pool View2BR,2BA$920
Allen PlaceSpacious Modern 1/1 at Allen Place - Walk to Ca...1BR,1BA$1,000
The Centre2/2.52BR,2BA$1,029
Tinsley PlaceUnion 1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,049
Abbey Glenn ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Riverside, TX

As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Riverside area is the $1.21 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths Model at 19Eleven in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $1,679. The second greatest value East Riverside apartment is the Spacious Renovated 3/2 Apartment at Allen Place... Model at Allen Place starting at $1,450 with a $1.12 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
19Eleven3 Bedrooms 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.21
Allen PlaceSpacious Renovated 3/2 Apartment at Allen Place...3BR,2BA$1.12
The Centre2/22BR,2BA$1.13
University Edge WacoPlan C2BR,2BA$0.80
URSA1BR/2BA - with Den1BR,2BA$1.58
Historic Lofts at Waco High1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
RIVERCRESTA31BR,1BA$1.58
Brazos Park ApartmentsB-1b1bm1BR,1BA$1.25
The Enclave at the StadiumA11BR,1BA$1.49
University Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Riverside, Waco, TX

Ranked #4

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

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3.5
Pet 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 University Club Apartments which is listed at $699, 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 75 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 $472 which is $953 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Riverside.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Texas Local Experts Guide to 10 Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Waco, TX

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

Hi, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Waco, Texas. I've lived in Central Texas for over 25 years and have seen a lot of change and growth in the Waco area.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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