Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Riverside Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $800 (24 Rentals)

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600 Bagby Ave

WacoTX76706

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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 $649. University Edge Waco has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable East Riverside apartments for rent in Waco, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$649
University Edge WacoPlan E4BR,4BA$745
LL Sams ApartmentsStandard Loft - 4 BDR, 2 BTH | ONE LEFT4BR,2BA$769
Brazos Park ApartmentsA-1b1bs1BR,1BA$779
101 ElmStudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Riverside, TX

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Riverside area is the $0.58 price per square foot D1 Premium Model at The Den in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $835. The second greatest value East Riverside apartment is the Townhome Model at Columbus Heights starting at $1,613 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Downtown Waco 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.
The DenD1 Premium4BR,4BA$0.58
Columbus HeightsTownhome2BR,2.5BA$1.41
Bear Crossing3 Bedroom 3 Bath3BR,3BA$1.36
ElevateC13BR,3BA$0.62
River Park2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.12
University Edge WacoPlan B2BR,2BA$0.82
Barrons Branch IIB12BR,2BA$1.18
LL Sams ApartmentsStandard Loft - 2 BDR, 1 BTH | VERY LIMITED2BR,1BA$0.95
Historic Lofts of Waco High1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
University Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Riverside, Waco, TX

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Riverside

What type of rentals are currently available in East Riverside?

There are currently 104 Apartments for Rent in East Riverside, TX with pricing that ranges from $509 to $4,027. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Riverside ranging from $800 to $3,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Riverside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Riverside ranges from $800 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,401.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Riverside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Riverside range from $659 to $3,958, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $2,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $509.

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