
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $500 (29 Rentals)
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221 Gurley Ln

The Enclave at the Stadium

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Franklin Place

Abbey Glenn Apartments

1915 S 10th St, Unit 110
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1226 Baylor Ave, Unit 121

The Commodores

Twenty Twenty Cottages

The Belmont Lofts

Bear Landing - Waco Trio

2528 S 3rd St

South Terrace
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University Place Apartments

St. James Place

1421 S 12th St

19Eleven

Behrens Lofts

1214 Baylor Ave

Bear Colony
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224 Gurley Ln

The Centre

Allen Place

The Bruin

1307 Speight Ave

18 Hundred Apartments

The Edge
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2005 S 8th
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 | $1,593 | $1,430 | $1,707 |
| South End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,287 | $529 | $3,395 |
| South End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,635 | $789 | $4,027 |
| South End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $685 | $3,028 |
| South End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $745 | $2,150 |
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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 | ONE LEFT | 4BR,2BA | $699 |
| University Edge Waco | Plan E | 4BR,4BA | $745 |
| Bear Crossing | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $998 |
| The Enclave at the Stadium | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,016 |
| The Bruin | A1-R | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Franklin Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,163 |
| RIVERCREST | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,183 |
| Tinsley Place | Greenwich 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,328 |
| The Green at Waco | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
| 300 Clay Ave | 1BD/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End, TX
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the South End area is the $0.82 price per square foot Plan B Model at University Edge Waco in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value South End apartment is the Standard Loft - 2 BDR, 1 BTH | VERY LIMITED Model at LL Sams Apartments starting at $829 with a $0.86 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Edge Waco | Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| LL Sams Apartments | Standard Loft - 2 BDR, 1 BTH | VERY LIMITED | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Bear Crossing | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.59 |
| 300 Clay Ave | 1BD/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 222 Clay Court | 1 Bedroom Third Floor-with Porch | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Tinsley Place | Greenwich 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| RIVERCREST | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| The Bruin | A1-R | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| The Enclave at the Stadium | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| West Campus Lofts | P1 4 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South End Apartments
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 $1,016, while the average apartment in South End costs $1,575.
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 31 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 $493 which is $1,082 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South End.
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