
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Vista Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (51 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Alta Vista area of San Antonio.


503 E Courtland Pl

215 Paschal St

Laurel Apartments

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946 W Magnolia Ave, Unit 4

421 Howard St

426 W Woodlawn Ave

2420 McCullough Ave, Unit 14C

121 Hess St, Unit 2

438 Fulton Ave
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130 E Craig Pl

826 Erie Ave

1020 W French Pl

706 W French Pl

850 E Erie Ave

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112 E Courtland Pl, Unit 2

1820 N Comal

423 W Woodlawn Ave, Unit 2

423 W Woodlawn Ave

940 W Mulberry Ave, Unit Upstairs Rear 3
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316 W Cypress St, Unit 1

604 W Hollywood Ave, Unit B

643 West Summit Ave

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The Howard

703 W Summit Ave

200 E Courtland Pl

512-516 E Quincy St

415 W Mistletoe Ave

315 W Magnolia Ave
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1138 W Ashby Pl

San Pedro Square

1137 W Ashby Pl

1625 McCullough Ave

Tobin Lofts Phase II

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The Monte

200 E Dewey

One Eleven Park

602 W Laurel St
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French Place Apartments

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307 W Mistletoe

1120 W Woodlawn Ave

1020 W French Plz

The Lincoln

424 E Ashby Pl

335 E Rosewood Ave

902 West Craig Place

1314 N Sabinas St
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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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,017 | $575 | $1,863 |
| Alta Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,480 | $1,359 | $1,756 |
| Alta Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,154 | $1,899 | $2,315 |
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There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Alta Vista Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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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 643 West Summit Ave priced from $649. Lofts on Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Alta Vista apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 643 West Summit Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $649 |
| Lofts on Main | C1a- Shared Living | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| One Eleven Park | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| French Place Apartments | Cozy One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $927 |
| Laurel Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| 1020 W French Plz | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Vista, TX
As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alta Vista area is the $1.22 price per square foot 437 W Magnolia Ave Model at 437 W Magnolia Ave, Unit Ballroom in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Alta Vista apartment is the 1114 W Russell Plz Model at 1114 W Russell Plz, Unit 1114 starting at $1,400 with a $1.22 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 437 W Magnolia Ave, Unit Ballroom | 437 W Magnolia Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| 1114 W Russell Plz, Unit 1114 | 1114 W Russell Plz | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Lofts on Main | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| 316 W Cypress St, Unit 1 | 316 W Cypress St | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| One Eleven Park | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 1020 W French Plz | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 643 West Summit Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| French Place Apartments | Cozy One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Laurel Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alta Vista Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alta Vista?
The cheapest apartment in Alta Vista is 643 West Summit Ave which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in Alta Vista costs $2,175.
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 23 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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