Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richland Hills Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $500 (30 Rentals)

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Bend at New Road
$1,249 - $1,809
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$1,249 - $1,809

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 12

Bend at New Road

3000 S New RdWaco, TX 76706
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The Residence at CTM
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$1,255 - $2,247
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The Residence at CTM

5210 Bagby AveWaco, TX 76711
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Roots at Waco
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$1,291 - $1,634
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Roots at Waco

3001 S New RdWaco, TX 76706
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Ambassador Residence
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Ambassador Residence

508 N 38th StWaco, TX 76710
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Tennyson Arms
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Tennyson Arms

5101 Tennyson DrWaco, TX 76710
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Tribeca
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Tribeca

4801 Sanger AveWaco, TX 76710
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The Midway
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The Midway

416 Owen LnWaco, TX 76710

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Richland Hills, Waco, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Richland Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Richland Hills area of Waco, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Rambler Heights priced from $750. Avila has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $807. Here are the most affordable Richland Hills apartments for rent in Waco, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rambler Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Avila1 Bed, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$807
Sunrise PointeA11BR,1BA$840
The Edmond Apartments1X11BR,1BA$855
Brookview Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$909
Westwood Villa Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$915
Historic Lofts of Waco High1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$941
Madeira ApartmentsA1 1x11BR,1BA$945
TribecaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Azur1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$951

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richland Hills, TX

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richland Hills area is the $1.26 price per square foot C1 Wrangler Model at The Residence at CTM in the in the Alta Vista neighborhood starting from $1,609. The second greatest value Richland Hills apartment is the 2 Bd 2 Bth w/ Att Garage (Price not included) Model at Tuscany Ranch Apartments starting at $1,729 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Alta Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richland Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residence at CTMC1 Wrangler3BR,2BA$1.26
Tuscany Ranch Apartments2 Bd 2 Bth w/ Att Garage (Price not included)2BR,2BA$1.47
Park Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.04
Bend at New Road2 Bed 2 Bath (Fireplace Optional)2BR,2BA$1.39
Sunrise PointeB12BR,1BA$1.19
Historic Lofts of Waco High1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Westwood Villa Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.24
Brookview Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Rambler Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Avila1 Bed, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.35

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Waco

A Local Experts Guide to The Neighborhoods for Student Housing near Colleges and Universities in Waco. Find your perfect Waco apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Richland Hills, Waco, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richland Hills Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Richland Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Richland Hills is Rambler Heights which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Richland Hills costs $1,495.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Richland Hills?

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 22 regular apartments in Richland Hills 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 Richland Hills?

Cheap apartments in Richland Hills have an average cost of $176 which is $1,319 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Richland Hills.

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A Texas Local Experts Guide to 10 Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in Waco, TX

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