Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Antonio, NM from $500 (35 Rentals)

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100 Lower Terrace Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

100 Lower Terrace Dr

100 Lower Terrace DrRuidoso, NM 88345
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205 Mechem Dr
Studio Apartments

205 Mechem Dr

205 Mechem DrRuidoso, NM 88345
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The Loop @950
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Loop @950

950 Louisiana Blvd SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108
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301 Mechem Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

301 Mechem Dr

301 Mechem DrRuidoso, NM 88345
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CRESTWOOD APARTMENTS
1 Bedroom Apartments

CRESTWOOD APARTMENTS

3612-3620 Crest Ave SEAlbuquerque, NM 87116
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San Antonio, NM Local Guide

Cheapest Available San Antonio Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Antonio, NM is a Studio unit found at 205 Mechem Dr priced from $550. 311 Mechem Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Antonio apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
205 Mechem DrStudioStudio,1BA$550
311 Mechem DrStudioStudio,1BA$550
509 Girard Terrace Apartments509 Girard Blvd SE K1BR,1BA$559
El Pueblo II Apartments1x11BR,1BA$716
The Loop @9500x1 - 410Studio,1BA$725
Home @ Valencia1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$735
Silver Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom (50%)1BR,1BA$740
Tierra PointeS1Studio,1BA$751
BRANDYWOOD PARK!!! FREE UTILITIES!! GR...Sailor Interior UnitsStudio,1BA$777
Las Brisas1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Antonio, NM and Nearby

As of August 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Antonio area is the $1.00 price per square foot Two Bedroom One Bath Model at Taylor Ridge Apartments in the in the Southwest Quadrant neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value San Antonio apartment is the 3 BR Model at 311 Mechem Dr starting at $1,300 with a $1.30 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for San Antonio apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Taylor Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
311 Mechem Dr3 BR3BR,2BA$1.30
1206 Cuba Rd1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
3409 Thaxton Ave SE3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.39
El Pueblo II Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.03
Las Brisas1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
509 Girard Terrace Apartments509 Girard Blvd SE K1BR,1BA$0.86
Somerset Park1 Bed 1 Bath 647 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.39
Home @ Valencia1bd/1ba - Rehabbed1BR,1BA$1.41
205 Mechem DrStudioStudio ,1BA$1.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Antonio Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in San Antonio?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in San Antonio is at 205 Mechem Dr listed at $550.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom San Antonio Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom San Antonio Apartment is $559 at 509 Girard Terrace Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom San Antonio Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in San Antonio is starting from $750 at 311 Mechem Dr.

What is the most affordable San Antonio Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap San Antonio Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3409 Thaxton Ave SE and starts from $1,250.

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