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Lumen Residences
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$990 - $2,536
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$954 - $2,500
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$36

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$990 - $2,536
Built in 20261 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lumen Residences

8630 Champions GateSan Antonio, TX 78249
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Sunstone Apartments
$993 - $1,315
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$988 - $1,310
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$993 - $1,315
Built in 20251 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Sunstone Apartments

4740 Culebra RdSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Oxford at Medical Center
$999 - $1,905
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$999 - $1,905

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$999 - $1,905
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Oxford at Medical Center

8639 Fairhaven StSan Antonio, TX 78229
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Upton at Longhorn Quarry
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$1,006 - $1,686
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$961 - $1,641
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$45

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$1,006 - $1,686
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Upton at Longhorn Quarry

4906 Wurzbach PkySan Antonio, TX 78233
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Learn about San Antonio and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Rhonda R Fletcher

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Prose Vista West
$1,042 - $1,477
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$1,042 - $1,477

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$1,042 - $1,477
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Prose Vista West

9311 Vista West DrSan Antonio, TX 78245
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Art House
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$1,045 - $3,088
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$1,045 - $3,088

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$1,045 - $3,088
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Art House

215 E CevallosSan Antonio, TX 78204
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Tacara at Dove Creek
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$1,050 - $1,846
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$1,012 - $1,808
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$38

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$1,050 - $1,846
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Tacara at Dove Creek

189 Empresario DrSan Antonio, TX 78245
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Roots at O'Connor
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$1,060 - $1,893
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$1,019 - $1,852
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$1,060 - $1,893
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Roots at O'Connor

5002 N Loop 1604 ESan Antonio, TX 78247
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Rhonda4+ 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 $543.

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

The cheapest apartment in San Antonio is Museum Reach Lofts which is listed at $479, while the average apartment in San Antonio costs $2,215.

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 972 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 $679 which is $1,536 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Antonio.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Texas Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in San Antonio

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. Welcome to San Antone', the smallest big city in Texas. San Antonio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

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

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

Hi, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert and your guide to places to live around San Antonio colleges and universities. San Antonio, Texas, is one of the most dynamic cities in the Southwest.

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Live and Work: Best San Antonio Neighborhoods for Rent by Employer

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

Hello, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio has always been a major part of my life. I'm glad to share my thoughts with you.

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Discover the SATX Local Vibe: An Insiders Look Into the Life of Renting in San Antonio

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Remember the Alamo? Who could forget, right? But what else does the historic San Antonio, Texas, have to offer besides this national park complex? Hi! I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert on San Antonio.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.