Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Waco, TX from $500 (25 Rentals)

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The Commodores
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Commodores

1326 S 11th StWaco, TX 76706
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CarMel
1 Bedroom Apartments

CarMel

3638 W Waco DrWaco, TX 76710
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South Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

South Terrace

2616 S 12th StWaco, TX 76706
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St. James Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

St. James Place

1226 James AveWaco, TX 76706
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Ambassador Residence
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ambassador Residence

508 N 38th StWaco, TX 76710
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Pecan Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Pecan Park

1725 Sanger AveWaco, TX 76707
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Peppertree
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree

3309 Robinson DrWaco, TX 76706
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Behrens Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Behrens Lofts

219 S 4thWaco, TX 76701
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Brookview Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brookview Hills

3400 W Brookview DrWaco, TX 76710
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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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The Madison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Madison

1307 Austin AveWaco, TX 76701

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The Belmont Lofts
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Belmont Lofts

625 S 5th StWaco, TX 76706
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University, Waco, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University area of Waco, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at South Terrace priced from $658. Historic Lofts at Waco High has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Waco, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
South Terrace1x11BR,1BA$658
Historic Lofts at Waco High1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
URSA3BR/4BA - with Den3BR,4BA$799
Waco Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Brookview Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, TX

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $1.19 price per square foot C1 Wrangler Model at The Residence at CTM in the in the Alta Vista neighborhood starting from $1,513. The second greatest value University apartment is the B2-R Model at The Bruin starting at $1,175 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the South End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Residence at CTMC1 Wrangler3BR,2BA$1.19
The BruinB2-R2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Roots at WacoB22BR,2BA$1.61
URSA1BR/2BA - with Den1BR,2BA$1.56
Tuscany Ranch Apartments1 Bd 1 Bth w/ Fireplace1BR,1BA$1.61
The Cove on 21stB12BR,2BA$1.11
Historic Lofts at Waco High1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Brookview Hills1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.23
South Terrace1x11BR,1BA$1.07
The Enclave at the StadiumA11BR,1BA$1.51

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University, Waco, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including Waco. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is South Terrace which is listed at $658, while the average apartment in University costs $1,549.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?

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 19 regular apartments in University 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 University?

Cheap apartments in University have an average cost of $356 which is $1,193 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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