
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the San Antonio Neighborhood of El Paso, TX from $500 (36 Rentals)
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2221 Bassett Ave

1210 N Florence St

1906 Yandell Dr

1307 E Nevada Ave, Unit Unit B, Unit Unit B

511 E Nevada Ave

THE 501- Downtown living

615 Arizona Ave

Magoffin Park Villas
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Savoy Lofts

Nuestra Senora

507 W Missouri Ave

La Mariposa Apartments

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Guillen Meadows

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Tres Vistas

Cliff Terrace & On the Hill Apartments
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Blue Flame Apartments

Martin Lofts

1026 Myrtle Ave

Wyoming Pearl

1415 Brown St

317 Park

1909 Yandell Dr

1024 N Oregon St

1012-1016 N Oregon St
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1201 N St Vrain St

Sun Plaza Apartments

Oregon Pearl

1419 Wyoming Ave

Tays North

1000 E Rio Grande Ave

1107 Myrtle Ave

1107 Myrtle Ave, Unit B, Unit B

1309 Wyoming Ave
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San Antonio, El Paso, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Antonio?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Studio Apartments | $1,000 | $900 | $1,350 |
| San Antonio 1 Bedroom Apartments | $918 | $650 | $1,245 |
| San Antonio 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,423 | $924 | $2,550 |
| San Antonio 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,534 | $1,189 | $2,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the San Antonio Neighborhood of El Paso, TX.
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Cheapest Available San Antonio Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the San Antonio area of El Paso, TX is a Studio unit found at Savoy Lofts priced from $900. THE 501- Downtown living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $979. Here are the most affordable San Antonio apartments for rent in El Paso, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savoy Lofts | A1 | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| THE 501- Downtown living | B6 | 2BR,1BA | $979 |
| Magoffin Park Villas | Plan B1- Upgrade* | 2BR,2BA | $1,065 |
| La Mariposa Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Antonio, TX
As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Antonio area is the $1.22 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at La Mariposa Apartments in the in the San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value San Antonio apartment is the Plan B1 Model at Magoffin Park Villas starting at $1,245 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Segundo Barrio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Antonio apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mariposa Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Magoffin Park Villas | Plan B1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.57 |
| THE 501- Downtown living | B5 | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Savoy Lofts | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.53 |
| 1014 Brown St | 1014 Brown St | Studio ,1BA | $3.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Antonio Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Antonio?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Antonio is under $1,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Antonio?
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 4 regular apartments in San Antonio that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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