
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South End Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $500 (20 Rentals)
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1508 S 13th St

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1402 S 12th St
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 |
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South End Studio Apartments | $1,486 | $1,387 | $1,554 |
South End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,496 | $850 | $2,915 |
South End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $770 | $3,835 |
South End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $700 | $4,295 |
South End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $918 | $675 | $2,100 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at South Terrace priced from $658. URSA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $920. Here are the most affordable South End apartments for rent in Waco, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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South Terrace | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $658 |
URSA | 2BR/2BA - Flat - Pool View | 2BR,2BA | $920 |
Tinsley Place | Union 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,092 |
Abbey Glenn Apartments | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
The Enclave at the Stadium | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1,103 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South End, TX
As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the South End area is the $1.12 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths Model at 19Eleven in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $1,549. The second greatest value South End apartment is the 2/2 Model at The Centre starting at $1,299 with a $1.18 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. |
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19Eleven | 3 Bedrooms 2 Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.12 |
The Centre | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
URSA | 1BR/2BA - with Den | 1BR,2BA | $1.58 |
Abbey Glenn Apartments | B1F | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
The Enclave at the Stadium | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
RIVERCREST | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
Riverfront Lofts | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
South Terrace | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Franklin Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Tinsley Place | Flatiron 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
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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 South Terrace which is listed at $658, while the average apartment in South End costs $1,549.
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 30 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 $516 which is $1,033 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South End.
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