Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakwood Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $500 (3 Rentals)

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South Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

South Terrace

2616 S 12th StWaco, TX 76706

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Oakwood, Waco, TX Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakwood, TX

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakwood area is the $1.56 price per square foot 1BR/2BA - with Den Model at URSA in the in the Carver neighborhood starting from $1,380. The second greatest value Oakwood apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Tuscany Ranch Apartments starting at $1,359 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Oakwood 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.
URSA1BR/2BA - with Den1BR,2BA$1.56
Tuscany Ranch Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.59
Outpost at WacoA11BR,1BA$2.17
LUXE AT 1300Twill1BR,1BA$1.93
Wayfare - WacoAddison (A1)1BR,1BA$2.01
Roots at WacoA2-E1BR,1BA$1.83
South Terrace1x11BR,1BA$1.07
The Green at WacoA3.2 Amenity View1BR,1BA$2.54
RIVERCRESTA11BR,1BA$1.82

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oakwood, Waco, TX

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Waco, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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 $658, while the average apartment in Oakwood costs $1,549.

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 62 regular apartments in Oakwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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

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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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.