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Alta Vista, Waco, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alta Vista?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Alta Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $800 | $3,245 |
Alta Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,739 | $770 | $3,435 |
Alta Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $700 | $3,237 |
Alta Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,444 | $690 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available Alta Vista Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alta Vista area of Waco, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at South Terrace priced from $658. Waco Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Alta Vista apartments for rent in Waco, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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South Terrace | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $658 |
Waco Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Roots at Waco | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,116 |
The Retreat at CTM | Mason (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Virtu on Bagby Ave | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Vista, TX
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alta Vista area is the $2.00 price per square foot 1325 Bagby Ave Model at 1325 Bagby Ave, Unit C in the in the South End neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Alta Vista apartment is the 1 Bd 1 Bth w/ Fireplace Model at Tuscany Ranch Apartments starting at $1,379 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Oakwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alta Vista apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1325 Bagby Ave, Unit C | 1325 Bagby Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
Tuscany Ranch Apartments | 1 Bd 1 Bth w/ Fireplace | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
The Retreat at CTM | Mason (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Wayfare - Waco | Addison (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Virtu on Bagby Ave | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
The Legend | Ranger | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Waco Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Station at Cottonwood Creek | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
Roots at Waco | A1-E | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
South Terrace | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alta Vista Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alta Vista?
The cheapest apartment in Alta Vista is South Terrace which is listed at $658, while the average apartment in Alta Vista costs $1,569.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alta Vista?
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 1 regular apartments in Alta Vista 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 Alta Vista?
Cheap apartments in Alta Vista have an average cost of $231 which is $1,338 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alta Vista.
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