Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Antonio, TX from $400 (1,451 Rentals)

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Palladium San Antonio
$553 - $1,886
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Palladium San Antonio

4770 Military Drive WestSan Antonio, TX 78242
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Palladium Canyon Park
$485 - $1,923
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Palladium Canyon Park

14034 Old Farm to Market Road 471San Antonio, TX 78253
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Aspire at Tampico
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$557 - $1,673
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Aspire at Tampico

218 Tampico StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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San Antonio, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Antonio, TX

Pricing Updated: 05/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the San Antonio, TX area range in price from $428 to $14,307 with an overall median price of $2,694. The three San Antonio neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Near Northwest at $699, Kingsborough Ridge at $675, and Mission Del Lago at $725. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Antonio Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Near Northwest$1,075$69993
Kingsborough Ridge$1,125$67562
Mission Del Lago$1,125$72561
Great Northwest$1,165$59924
Far East Side$1,280$1,2801
Stablewood Farms$1,300$499116
Valley High North$1,300$499118
Camelot$1,322$599201
Columbia Heights$1,331$444142
Candlewood Park$1,338$48269

Cheapest Available San Antonio Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at Lofts at Creekview in the Arena District neighborhood priced from $428. The St. John in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $469. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Antonio apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts at CreekviewS2Studio,1BA$428
The St. JohnA41BR,1BA$469
Sageland Flats at BrooksOne Bed - 715 sq ft - 30%1BR,1BA$481
The Harrison Grant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$484
Palladium Canyon ParkA21BR,1BA$485
Moss LandingS11BR,1BA$499
The Keller ApartmentsStudio Apartment - 409 sq ftStudio,1BA$499
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$529
The EscapadeE1Studio,1BA$549
Lofts on MainC2c- Shared Living1BR,1BA$549

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Antonio, TX

As of May 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Antonio area is the $0.86 price per square foot 11136 El Sendero St Model at 11136 El Sendero St, Unit #4 in the in the Valencia neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value San Antonio apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Costa Mirada starting at $1,019 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the United Southwest neighborhood. 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.
11136 El Sendero St, Unit #411136 El Sendero St2BR,2.5BA$0.86
Costa MiradaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.87
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
Spring Time Apartments3/23BR,2BA$0.69
The Palm Tree Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.65
The Pointe at Babcock2x1.5B2BR,1.5BA$0.77
Sundance Apartment HomesB22BR,2BA$0.87
Summit at Benavides Park2x22BR,2.5BA$0.87
Avenue at Converse2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.73
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.58

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio

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San Antonio Overview

San Antonio, Texas is the seventh largest city in the country, but it doesn’t feel that way. Described as a big city without the big city feel, San Antonio has something that will appeal to everyone. Whether you are a student who loves the art scene, a young professional who loves the night life, or a mom or dad who loves history, you’ll fall in love with this unique city. You’ll quickly find that San Antonio has much, much more to offer than just the Alamo and Tex-Mex food.

Why live in San Antonio, TX?

San Antonio has an eclectic mix of art, history, sports, great food, and family activities. There is something to do for everyone, in every season. Downtown San Antonio is vibrant and active, drawing locals as well as tourists. If you love to be out in nature, San Antonio is a bicycle friendly city, and there are many outdoor activities and natural scenic destinations to visit.

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San Antonio, TX Area Reviews

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Rhonda • 4+ years in San Antonio

February 25, 2025

There are so many positive things to list about San Antonio. It is crazy affordable for a large city with so much to see and do in addition to the RiverWalk. Childcare and veterinary care is reasonable. There are housing options for both rentals and purchasing. The restaurant scene is impressive, including trendy small plates and established community favorites. The traffic is not the best, but it is a big, sprawling city.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Antonio Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in San Antonio?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Antonio is under $549.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Antonio?

The cheapest apartment in San Antonio is Lofts at Creekview which is listed at $444, while the average apartment in San Antonio costs $2,694.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Antonio?

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 31,469 regular apartments in San Antonio that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Antonio?

Cheap apartments in San Antonio have an average cost of $432 which is $2,262 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Antonio.

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