Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Arena District San Antonio, TX from $400 (69 Rentals)

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property at 1323 Lamar St

1323 Lamar St

San AntonioTX78202

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property at 526 Cooper St

526 Cooper St

San AntonioTX78210

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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property at 816 Hays St

816 Hays St

San AntonioTX78202

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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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 1 Bed unit found at 127 Sandmeyer St priced from $750. East Meadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $826. Here are the most affordable Arena District apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
127 Sandmeyer StStudio1BR,1BA$750
East Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$826
Museum Reach LoftsE1Studio,1BA$870
Alsbury FarmsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$895
The Park at Sutton Oaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
Villas at Echo EastA21BR,1BA$919
The Bella Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$945
Rivera on Broadway ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$978
100 Labor Downtown ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Arena District, TX

As of November 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Arena District area is the $0.97 price per square foot 302 Lamar St Model at 302 Lamar St, Unit 1 in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Arena District apartment is the 603 E Grayson St Model at 603 E Grayson St, Unit 603 E. Grayson st. #605 starting at $1,595 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Arena District 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.
302 Lamar St, Unit 1302 Lamar St4BR,2.5BA$0.97
603 E Grayson St, Unit 603 E. Grayson st. #605603 E Grayson St2BR,1.5BA$1.31
East Meadows Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.29
Villas at Echo EastB32BR,2BA$1.31
River View ApartmentsPotomac1BR,1BA$1.45
1023 Rigsby Ave, Unit # B1023 Rigsby Ave1BR,1BA$1.29
1331 Avant Ave, Unit #11331 Avant Ave1BR,1BA$1.24
Refugio PlaceThe Fiesta (A1)1BR,1BA$1.48
The Park at Sutton Oaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
The Bella Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the San Antonio metro area. Find your perfect SATX Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeLiving.com

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Arena District, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #185

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $2,247.

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 72 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 $363 which is $1,884 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Arena District.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.