Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Vista Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (49 Rentals)

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property at 812 W Russell Pl

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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812 W Russell Pl, Unit 814 B, Unit 814 B

812 W Russell Pl
San AntonioTX78212
property at 826 Erie Ave

$1,050

1 Bedroom Rentals

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826 Erie Ave

San AntonioTX78212
property at 850 E Erie Ave

$1,075 - $1,275

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$1,075 - $1,275
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$1,075 - $1,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 15

850 E Erie Ave

San AntonioTX78212

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property at 1820 N Comal

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1820 N Comal

San AntonioTX78212
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The Howard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Howard

235 Howard StSan Antonio, TX 78212
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LOCUST LIVING
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LOCUST LIVING

327 E Locust StSan Antonio, TX 78212
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703 W Summit Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

703 W Summit Ave

703 W Summit AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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200 E Courtland Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 E Courtland Pl

200 E Courtland PlSan Antonio, TX 78212
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315 W Magnolia Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

315 W Magnolia Ave

315 W Magnolia AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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San Pedro Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

San Pedro Square

2551 San Pedro AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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property at 230 E Mulberry Ave

$775

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$775
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$775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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230 E Mulberry Ave

San AntonioTX78212
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Tobin Lofts Phase II
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tobin Lofts Phase II

1509 N Main AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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The Cosmo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cosmo

111 E Park AveSan Antonio, TX 78212

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Vista Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Flats

205 E Huisache AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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The Monte
Studio Apartments

The Monte

201 E Huisache AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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200 E Dewey
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

200 E Dewey

200 E Dewey PlSan Antonio, TX 78212
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The Lincoln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lincoln

127 W Craig PlSan Antonio, TX 78212
property at 530 W Gramercy Pl

$975

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$975
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$975

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530 W Gramercy Pl

San AntonioTX78212
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307 W Mistletoe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

307 W Mistletoe

307 W Mistletoe AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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Cheapest Available Alta Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alta Vista area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Lofts on Main priced from $549. The Howard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Alta Vista apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts on MainC2c- Shared Living1BR,1BA$549
The HowardEFF1BR,1BA$650
643 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$795
French Place ApartmentsDeluxe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,164

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Vista, TX

As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alta Vista area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2511 N Flores St Model at 2511 N Flores St, Unit 2 in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,175. The second greatest value Alta Vista apartment is the 719 W French Plz Model at 719 W French Plz, Unit 3 starting at $1,425 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alta Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2511 N Flores St, Unit 22511 N Flores St2BR,1BA$1.07
719 W French Plz, Unit 3719 W French Plz1BR,1BA$1.68
420 W Magnolia Ave, Unit 4420 W Magnolia Ave1BR,1BA$1.17
French Place ApartmentsDeluxe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.66
316 W Cypress St316 W Cypress St1BR,1BA$1.92
The HowardA11BR,1BA$1.27
643 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.23
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.59
Lofts on MainS1Studio ,1BA$1.96

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alta Vista Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alta Vista?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alta Vista is at Lofts on Main listed at $979.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alta Vista Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alta Vista Apartment is $549 at Lofts on Main.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alta Vista Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alta Vista is starting from $999 at The Howard.

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