
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $400 (13 Rentals)
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The Commodores

Twenty Twenty Cottages

The Belmont Lofts

Bear Landing - Waco Trio

South Terrace
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St. James Place

1421 S 12th St

19Eleven

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South End, Waco, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South End?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South End Studio Apartments | $1,523 | $1,425 | $1,557 |
| South End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,446 | $856 | $3,030 |
| South End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,426 | $749 | $3,975 |
| South End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,138 | $739 | $2,561 |
| South End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,149 | $685 | $2,996 |
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Cheapest Available South End Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South End area of Waco, TX is a 4 Beds unit found at LL Sams Apartments priced from $699. University Edge Waco has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable South End apartments for rent in Waco, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| LL Sams Apartments | Standard Loft - 4 BDR, 2 BTH | 4BR,2BA | $699 |
| University Edge Waco | Plan E | 4BR,4BA | $745 |
| The Enclave at the Stadium | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $952 |
| Tinsley Place | Union 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| The Bruin | A1-R | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End, TX
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South End area is the $1.12 price per square foot Spacious Renovated 3/2 at Allen Place - Walk to... Model at Allen Place in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value South End 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 South End apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Place | Spacious Renovated 3/2 at Allen Place - Walk to... | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| University Edge Waco | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| RIVERCREST | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 1325 Bagby Ave | 1325 Bagby Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| 222 Clay Court | 1 Bedroom Third Floor-with Porch | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| LL Sams Apartments | Standard Loft - 1 BDR, 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Abbey Glenn Apartments | A4F | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Bruin | A1-R | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| The Enclave at the Stadium | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Franklin Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South End Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South End?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South End is under $1,388.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South End?
The cheapest apartment in South End is The Enclave at the Stadium which is listed at $1,030, while the average apartment in South End costs $1,542.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South End?
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 106 regular apartments in South End 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 South End?
Cheap apartments in South End have an average cost of $673 which is $869 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South End.
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