Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Vista Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $500 (13 Rentals)

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St. James Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

St. James Place

1226 James AveWaco, TX 76706
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Peppertree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree

3309 Robinson DrWaco, TX 76706
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Bear Colony
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bear Colony

1925 S 12th StWaco, TX 76706

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Circle @ 1800
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Circle @ 1800

1800 Primrose DrWaco, TX 76706

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South Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

South Terrace

2616 S 12th StWaco, TX 76706

Alta Vista, Waco, TX Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
South Terrace1x11BR,1BA$658
Waco Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Roots at WacoA11BR,1BA$1,116
The Retreat at CTMMason (A1)1BR,1BA$1,150
Virtu on Bagby AveA11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1325 Bagby Ave, Unit C1325 Bagby Ave2BR,2BA$2.00
Tuscany Ranch Apartments1 Bd 1 Bth w/ Fireplace1BR,1BA$1.61
The Retreat at CTMMason (A1)1BR,1BA$1.53
Wayfare - WacoAddison (A1)1BR,1BA$2.01
Virtu on Bagby AveA11BR,1BA$1.93
The LegendRanger1BR,1BA$2.06
Waco Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.25
Station at Cottonwood CreekS2Studio ,1BA$2.17
Roots at WacoA1-E1BR,1BA$1.86
South Terrace1x11BR,1BA$1.07

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Alta Vista, Waco, TX

Ranked #7

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Waco. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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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