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San Antonio, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Antonio, TX

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the San Antonio, TX area range in price from $295 to $30,190 with an overall median price of $4,606. The three San Antonio neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Quintana at $777, Far East Side at $1,280, and South Southwest at $481. 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
Quintana$1,270$77719
Far East Side$1,280$1,2801
South Southwest$1,299$48135
Loma Park$1,310$59970
Los Jardines$1,310$65043
Woodlawn Hills$1,310$568214
Third World$1,312$59956
Dellcrest$1,316$60554
Dellcrest Forrest$1,316$60554
Wheatley Heights$1,316$60568

Cheapest Available San Antonio Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Antonio, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Vista at Reed in the Shadow Mist neighborhood priced from $295. Museum Reach Lofts in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Antonio apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista at ReedB22BR,2BA$295
Museum Reach LoftsE1Studio,1BA$450
Palladium CrestwayA11BR,1BA$474
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$529
ParkVista ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$570
Uptown HeightsA11BR,1BA$574
2614 Monterey Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$574
Palatia Apartment HomesE1Studio,1BA$575
The Mirabella Senior ApartmentsJasmine2BR,2BA$599
The KellerE1Studio,1BA$609

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Antonio, TX

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Antonio area is the $0.84 price per square foot 3x2 Model at The Pointe at Babcock in the in the Jefferson neighborhood starting from $1,230. The second greatest value San Antonio apartment is the 623 Donaldson Ave Model at 623 Donaldson Ave, Unit Townhome starting at $1,145 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Near Northwest 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.
The Pointe at Babcock3x23BR,2BA$0.84
623 Donaldson Ave, Unit Townhome623 Donaldson Ave2BR,1BA$0.82
445 Eleanor Ave, Unit 2 Bed445 Eleanor Ave2BR,1BA$0.87
117 E Norwood Ct, Unit #1117 E Norwood Ct2BR,1BA$0.92
Costa MiradaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.78
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
The Palm Tree Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.78
Summit at Benavides Park2x22BR,2.5BA$0.88
Vista at ReedB22BR,2BA$0.34
Palladium CrestwayA11BR,1BA$0.63

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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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Getting Around San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $609.

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

The cheapest apartment in San Antonio is Palladium Crestway which is listed at $474, while the average apartment in San Antonio costs $4,606.

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 11,104 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 $416 which is $4,190 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Antonio.

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