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419 Peabody Ave

San AntonioTX78211
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214 E Huff Ave

San AntonioTX78214
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San Antonio, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Antonio, TX

Pricing Updated: 09/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the San Antonio, TX area range in price from $351 to $14,072 with an overall median price of $1,227. The three San Antonio neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Tierra Linda at $749, Gillette at $775, and University Park at $824. 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
Tierra Linda$749$55083
Gillette$775$601121
University Park$824$599255
Near Northwest$850$59994
South Side$862$550122
Donaldson Terrace$874$504348
Loma Park$874$648207
Third World$874$625210
Woodlawn Hills$874$504350
Stablewood Farms$899$499165

Cheapest Available San Antonio Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at SOSA at Palo Alto in the City South neighborhood priced from $481. Hill View Heights in the Far West Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $481. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Antonio apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SOSA at Palo AltoA21BR,1BA$481
Hill View Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$481
Museum Reach Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$482
The Harrison Grant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$484
410 HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$495
The Meadows at Bentley1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$502
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$529
Cornerstone At OverlookA11BR,1BA$534
Vista Pointe At Wild PineB12BR,2BA$544
Arbors on RustleafA11BR,1BA$549

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Antonio, TX

As of September 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Antonio area is the $0.78 price per square foot 314 Baker Model at 314 Baker, Unit 2 in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value San Antonio apartment is the 4x4 Flooring Model at High View starting at $735 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Bavarian Forest 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.
314 Baker, Unit 2314 Baker5BR,1BA$0.78
High View4x4 Flooring4BR,4BA$0.55
Costa MiradaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.79
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
The Palm Tree Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.76
Spring Time Apartments3/23BR,2BA$0.69
Woodhill ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$0.74
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.58
Alegria del Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.89
Museum Reach Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74

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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 SOSA at Palo Alto which is listed at $481, while the average apartment in San Antonio costs $1,227.

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 27,169 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 $390 which is $837 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Antonio.

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