
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Alta Vista Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $549 (41 Rentals)


411 E Courtland Pl

Laurel Apartments

1339 W Hollywood Ave

421 Howard St

2420 McCullough Ave, Unit 14C

130 E Craig Pl

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420 W Magnolia Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4
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401 W Lynwood Ave, Unit 2

209 E Rosewood Ave

209 E Rosewood Ave, Unit Unit 3

826 Erie Ave

850 E Erie Ave

219 W Magnolia Ave

505 Wilmington Ave, Unit B, Unit B

423 W Woodlawn Ave
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426 W Woodlawn Ave

1820 N Comal

1334 W Lullwood Ave

The Howard

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703 W Summit Ave

643 West Summit Ave

200 E Courtland Pl
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415 W Mistletoe Ave

315 W Magnolia Ave

230 E Mulberry Ave

1625 McCullough Ave

The Cosmo

200 E Dewey

Vista Flats

1137 W Ashby Pl
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San Pedro Square

530 W Gramercy Pl

307 W Mistletoe

614 Fulton Ave

Tobin Lofts Phase II

French Place Apartments

424 E Ashby Pl
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902 West Craig Place
Alta Vista, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alta Vista?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Vista Studio Apartments | $999 | $979 | $1,019 |
Alta Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $893 | $549 | $1,916 |
| Alta Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,388 | $995 | $1,750 |
| Alta Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $1,849 | $1,849 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alta Vista Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Alta Vista?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alta Vista is under $1,164.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alta Vista?
The cheapest apartment in Alta Vista is Lofts on Main which is listed at $549, while the average apartment in Alta Vista costs $1,849.
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 44 regular apartments in Alta Vista that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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