Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heart of Texas Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $500 (40 Rentals)

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Rambler Heights
$750 - $950
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$750 - $950

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Rambler Heights

800 Rambler DrWaco, TX 76710
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The Edmond
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$799 - $1,394
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$754 - $1,349
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$45

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$799 - $1,394
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The Edmond

5817 Edmond AveWaco, TX 76710
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Avila
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$801 - $1,827
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$761 - $1,787
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$40

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$801 - $1,827
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Avila

5000 Sanger AveWaco, TX 76710
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Azur
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$889 - $1,766
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$849 - $1,726
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$40

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$889 - $1,766
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Azur

415 Owen LnWaco, TX 76710
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Sandstone
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$902 - $2,277
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$862 - $2,237
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$40

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$902 - $2,277
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Sandstone

5101 Sanger AveWaco, TX 76710
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$1,100

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2108 N 21st St

WacoTX76708
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Pecan Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pecan Park

1725 Sanger AveWaco, TX 76707
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Ambassador Residence
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ambassador Residence

508 N 38th StWaco, TX 76710
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Legacy Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy Ridge

2506 Hilltop DrWaco, TX 76710

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Tennyson Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tennyson Arms

5101 Tennyson DrWaco, TX 76710
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Tribeca
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tribeca

4801 Sanger AveWaco, TX 76710

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The Midway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Midway

416 Owen LnWaco, TX 76710
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Creole Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creole Apartments

6601-6701 May DrWaco, TX 76710
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Heart of Texas, Waco, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Heart of Texas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Heart of Texas area of Waco, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Rambler Heights priced from $750. The Edmond has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Heart of Texas apartments for rent in Waco, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rambler Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
The EdmondThe ArmstrongStudio,1BA$799
Avila1 Bed, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$801
Sunrise PointeA11BR,1BA$850
Sandstone1 Bed, 1 Bath A (80% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$922
Highland Cove1 BR A 1BR,1BA$935
Brookview Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$939
Madeira ApartmentsA1 1x11BR,1BA$945
TribecaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Three 44 ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heart of Texas, TX

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Heart of Texas area is the $1.04 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Park Place Apartments in the in the Parkdale neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Heart of Texas apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Lake Air Green Apartments starting at $1,000 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Parkdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Heart of Texas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.04
Lake Air Green Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Sunrise PointeB12BR,1BA$1.20
Brookview Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Highland Cove1 BR A 1BR,1BA$1.34
Rambler Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Woodhollow ApartmentsA2-D 1X11BR,1BA$1.63
Three 44 ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.48
Avila1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46
The EdmondThe ArmstrongStudio ,1BA$1.52

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Heart Of Texas, Waco, TX

Ranked #10

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Heart of Texas Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Heart of Texas?

The cheapest apartment in Heart of Texas is Rambler Heights which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Heart of Texas costs $1,394.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Heart of Texas?

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 13 regular apartments in Heart of Texas 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 Heart of Texas?

Cheap apartments in Heart of Texas have an average cost of $306 which is $1,088 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Heart of Texas.

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