
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Vista Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Alta Vista area of San Antonio.


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200 E Dewey

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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 Studio Apartments | $1,093 | $800 | $1,224 |
| Alta Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $828 | $549 | $1,574 |
| Alta Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,369 | $795 | $1,800 |
| Alta Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,899 | $1,849 | $1,949 |
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There are currently 25 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 Lofts on Main priced from $549. 643 West Summit Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Alta Vista apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts on Main | C2c- Shared Living | 1BR,1BA | $549 |
| 643 West Summit Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| 703 West Summit Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| The Howard | EFF | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Laurel Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Vista, TX
As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alta Vista area is the $1.18 price per square foot 2511 N Flores St Model at 2511 N Flores St in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Alta Vista apartment is the 1002 W Mulberry Ave Model at 1002 W Mulberry Ave, Unit 101 starting at $1,270 with a $1.33 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2511 N Flores St | 2511 N Flores St | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 1002 W Mulberry Ave, Unit 101 | 1002 W Mulberry Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 1002 W Mulberry Ave, Unit 3 | 1002 W Mulberry Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 719 W French Plz, Unit 3 | 719 W French Plz | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| The Cosmo | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| The Howard | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Lincoln | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 703 West Summit Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 643 West Summit Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Laurel Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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 $1,226.
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 $1,899.
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 56 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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