Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arena District San Antonio, TX from $400 (55 Rentals)

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1323 Lamar St

San AntonioTX78202

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property at 120 Delmar St

120 Delmar St

San AntonioTX78210

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Grayson Ridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grayson Ridge

717 E Grayson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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813 E. Carson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

813 E. Carson

813 E Carson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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Texana Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Texana Apartments

701 E Grayson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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East Azul Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Azul Apartments

831 E Grayson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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Rue Leon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rue Leon Apartments

2435-2439 Hiawatha StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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226 Belmont
1 Bedroom Apartments

226 Belmont

226 BelmontSan Antonio, TX 78202
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The Native
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Native

819 E Grayson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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711 E Carson
1 Bedroom Apartments

711 E Carson

711 E Carson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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315 Spofford Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

315 Spofford Ave

315 Spofford AveSan Antonio, TX 78208
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Grayson By The Pearl
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grayson By The Pearl

733 E Grayson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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Diamante Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Diamante Apartments

3735 E Commerce StSan Antonio, TX 78219
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120 Delmar St
2 Bedroom Apartments

120 Delmar St

120 Delmar StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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Arena District, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Arena District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Arena District area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at Museum Reach Lofts priced from $405. 127 Sandmeyer St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Arena District apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Museum Reach LoftsE1Studio,1BA$405
127 Sandmeyer StStudio1BR,1BA$750
Peach Creek Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$835
East Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$846
Refugio PlaceThe Fiesta (A1)1BR,1BA$867
DELMAR PLACE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
The Park at Sutton Oaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
Alsbury FarmsA21BR,1BA$957
100 Labor Downtown ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arena District, TX

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arena District area is the $1.24 price per square foot 201 E Carson St Model at 201 E Carson St, Unit 201 E Carson St Unit 1 , in the in the Arena District neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Arena District apartment is the 118 Shenandoah Model at 118 Shenandoah, Unit 101 starting at $1,650 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the East side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Arena District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
201 E Carson St, Unit 201 E Carson St Unit 1 ,201 E Carson St2BR,2BA$1.24
118 Shenandoah, Unit 101118 Shenandoah3BR,3.5BA$1.10
Refugio PlaceThe Water Park (C1)3BR,2BA$1.43
East Meadows Apartments2 Bedroom Garden2BR,2BA$1.02
628 Sherman, Unit 2628 Sherman1BR,1BA$1.33
DELMAR PLACE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
The Park at Sutton Oaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Alsbury FarmsA21BR,1BA$1.38
Museum Reach LoftsA11BR,1BA$1.42
Peach Creek Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arena District, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #199

Among neighborhoods in San Antonio, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Antonio. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Arena District Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Arena District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Arena District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Arena District is under $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Arena District?

The cheapest apartment in Arena District is 127 Sandmeyer St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Arena District costs $2,703.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Arena District?

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 49 regular apartments in Arena District 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 Arena District?

Cheap apartments in Arena District have an average cost of $278 which is $2,425 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arena District.

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