Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rio Frio, TX from $400 (45 Rentals)

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Palladium Canyon Park
$485 - $1,923
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Palladium Canyon Park

14034 Old Farm to Market Road 471San Antonio, TX 78253
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Ascend on Potranco
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$1,381 - $2,161
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Ascend on Potranco

14690 Potranco RdSan Antonio, TX 78253
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Granada Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Granada Place

834 S Getty StUvalde, TX 78801
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ABACUS ALAMO RANCH
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ABACUS ALAMO RANCH

11788 Culebra RdSan Antonio, TX 78253
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Boerne LIVIN
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boerne LIVIN

3 Shooting Club RdBoerne, TX 78006
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Atlantica at Alamo
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Atlantica at Alamo

5415 Alamo PkySan Antonio, TX 78253

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Cheapest Available Rio Frio Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rio Frio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Palladium Canyon Park in the Far West Side neighborhood priced from $485. The LUX Riverside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rio Frio apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palladium Canyon ParkA21BR,1BA$485
The LUX RiversideRiverside Efficiency Studio ApartmentsStudio,1BA$745
Pawel VillageStudioStudio,1BA$748
EsperanzaE1Studio,1BA$899
Terraces at Cibolo1 Bedroom (B)1BR,1BA$910
CULEBRA CREEK1/11BR,1BA$927
Arroyo Seco Villas1 Bed, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$945
Winwood ClubThe TumbleweedStudio,1BA$982
Verandas at Alamo Ranch ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$987
Country Club Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rio Frio, TX and Nearby

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rio Frio area is the $1.11 price per square foot D2 Model at Winding Brook in the in the Far West Side neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Rio Frio apartment is the Cypress Model at Pradera starting at $2,450 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Far West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rio Frio apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Winding BrookD24BR,3BA$1.11
PraderaCypress4BR,2.5BA$1.26
Axis at Veranda Rental HomesKitson3BR,2BA$1.28
Tricon Trails at CulebraPlan 13BR,2BA$1.24
Country View ApartmentsC3BR,2BA$1.27
THE RESIDENCES AT LANDON RIDGEC1.E83BR,2BA$1.25
Terraces at Cibolo2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Comfort Place - Senior LivingB1602BR,2BA$1.29
LakesideB12BR,1BA$1.21
CULEBRA CREEK1/11BR,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rio Frio Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rio Frio?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rio Frio is at The LUX Riverside listed at $745.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Frio Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Frio Apartment is $850 at Pawel Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rio Frio Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rio Frio is starting from $999 at Granada Place.

What is the most affordable Rio Frio Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rio Frio Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Granada Place and starts from $1,049.

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