Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakwood Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $500 (12 Rentals)

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

LUXE AT 1300

1300 Placid CirWaco, TX 76706
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2301 S 2nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2301 S 2nd St

2301 S 2nd StWaco, TX 76706
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3400 S 3rd St
3 Bedroom Apartments

3400 S 3rd St

3400 S 3rd StWaco, TX 76706
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19Eleven
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

19Eleven

1911 S 8th StWaco, TX 76706
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The Centre
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Centre

1818 S 7th StWaco, TX 76706
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Allen Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Allen Place

512 Daughtrey AveWaco, TX 76706
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South Terrace
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

South Terrace

2616 S 12th StWaco, TX 76706
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Opus 2430
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Opus 2430

2430 S 2nd StWaco, TX 76706
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Oakwood, Waco, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakwood area of Waco, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at South Terrace priced from $697. University Edge Waco has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Oakwood apartments for rent in Waco, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
South Terrace1x11BR,1BA$697
University Edge WacoPlan E4BR,4BA$745
Costa Esmeralda1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$902
LUXE AT 1300Jersey1BR,1BA$1,200
The Green at WacoA21BR,1BA$1,388

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakwood, TX

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakwood area is the $1.30 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Allen Place in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Oakwood apartment is the Plan B Model at University Edge Waco starting at $799 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the South End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Allen Place3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.30
University Edge WacoPlan B2BR,2BA$0.82
LUXE AT 1300Calico1BR,1BA$1.81
Costa Esmeralda1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.34
South Terrace1x11BR,1BA$1.10
The Green at WacoA3.1 Yard1BR,1BA$2.40

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed 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 searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakwood Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakwood?

The cheapest apartment in Oakwood is South Terrace which is listed at $697, while the average apartment in Oakwood costs $1,371.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakwood?

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 42 regular apartments in Oakwood 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 Oakwood?

Cheap apartments in Oakwood have an average cost of $670 which is $701 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakwood.

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