Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterside Neighborhood of Richmond, TX from $900 (12 Rentals)

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Waterside, Richmond, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waterside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waterside area of Richmond, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Flats at Sugarland priced from $1,066. Granary Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,135. Here are the most affordable Waterside apartments for rent in Richmond, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Flats at SugarlandA21BR,1BA$1,066
Granary FlatsA2P61BR,1BA$1,135
Oakgate at Pecan GroveA21BR,1BA$1,139
The RetreatA31BR,1BA$1,159
Advenir at Grand Parkway WestChelsea1BR,1BA$1,171

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterside, TX

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterside area is the $1.46 price per square foot C2 Model at The Flats at Sugarland in the in the River Park West neighborhood starting from $1,921. The second greatest value Waterside apartment is the Vanderbuilt A Model at Advenir at Grand Parkway West starting at $1,983 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Lakemont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Flats at SugarlandC23BR,2BA$1.46
Advenir at Grand Parkway WestVanderbuilt A3BR,2BA$1.51
Echelon on 99A11BR,1BA$1.43
The WaterviewA21BR,1BA$1.55
Silos Harvest GreenClover1BR,1BA$1.90
The RetreatA11BR,1BA$1.61
Cendana District WestA21BR,1BA$1.88
Waterside Village1x11BR,1BA$1.83
Oakgate at Pecan GroveA31BR,1BA$1.84
Granary FlatsS11BR,1BA$2.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Waterside, Richmond, TX

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Waterside Neighborhood in Richmond, TX

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Waterside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waterside is under $1,290.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterside?

The cheapest apartment in Waterside is The Flats at Sugarland which is listed at $1,066, while the average apartment in Waterside costs $2,195.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waterside?

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 299 regular apartments in Waterside 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 Waterside?

Cheap apartments in Waterside have an average cost of $185 which is $2,010 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterside.

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