
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Riverside Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $400 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Riverside area of Waco.


Brazos Park Apartments

Historic Lofts of Waco High

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The Enclave at the Stadium

Carriage House

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RIVERCREST

1114 Chestnut St
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1226 Baylor Ave, Unit 121

1327 Speight Ave

3718 Torrence St, Unit B

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Dripping Springs Senior Village

Barrons Branch II

The Commodores

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1400 Woodbine St

The Belmont Lofts

Bear Landing - Waco Trio

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St. James Place

1214 Baylor Ave

Pecan Park

1421 S 12th St
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19Eleven

Behrens Lofts

2005 S 8th

1226 Baylor Ave

The Centre

18 Hundred Apartments

1114 Chestnut St

The Bruin
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1213 Kilgore Ln

1915 S 10th St
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 | $1,577 | $1,430 | $1,747 |
| East Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,228 | $529 | $3,435 |
| East Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,587 | $749 | $4,027 |
| East Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,218 | $659 | $3,081 |
| East Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $846 | $499 | $1,996 |
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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 Barrons Branch II priced from $455. Elevate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $659. Here are the most affordable East Riverside apartments for rent in Waco, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrons Branch II | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $455 |
| 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 |
| Bear Crossing | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $998 |
| The Enclave at the Stadium | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,011 |
| Carriage House | 672 sq ft 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Riverside, TX
As of July 09, 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Heights | Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.41 |
| Elevate | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.61 |
| The Bruin | B3-R | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.17 |
| University Edge Waco | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| 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 |
| Barrons Branch II | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.61 |
| 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 Barrons Branch II which is listed at $455, while the average apartment in East Riverside costs $1,572.
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 50 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 $533 which is $1,039 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Riverside.
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