
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Blue Star Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (58 Rentals)
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Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments

Soap Factory Apartments

217 Lotus St

Trove Southtown

121 Douglas Way St

207 S Sabinas St, Unit #3101

138 Morrill Ave

120 S Smith St, Unit 122

111 Ames Ave
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Village at Nogalitos

1515 Roosevelt Ave

Rio Lofts

515 Margil St

SOUTH SIDE Living + Maker Spaces

MELA

Exchange Building

Main Plaza Apartments

THE'68

Artisan at Creekside
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125 Adams St, Unit 5

100 Labor Downtown Apartments

623 Barbe St, Unit Apt 3

Southtown Flats

Granada Senior Living

128 St Francis Ave

Agave

Heritage Plaza

Blue Star Arts Complex

Acero
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Refugio Place

HemisView Village

113-115 Vitra Pl

The Peanut Factory Lofts

Inspire Downtown

Aspire at Tampico

The Travis Building

1114 S San Marcos, Unit 3

The Continental Residences
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838 Nevada St

907 Iowa St

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2614 Monterey Street

Calcasieu

San Juan Square

Gardens At San Juan Square

Summit at Benavides Park

The St. John

San Juan Square II
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Blue Star, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Blue Star?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Studio Apartments | $1,310 | $554 | $2,105 |
| Blue Star 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $444 | $4,339 |
| Blue Star 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,533 | $529 | $10,000+ |
| Blue Star 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,695 | $612 | $10,000+ |
| Blue Star 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,653 | $9,806 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Blue Star Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Blue Star area of San Antonio, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments priced from $529. Soap Factory Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $554. Here are the most affordable Blue Star apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $529 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S2 | Studio,1BA | $554 |
| 2614 Monterey Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $574 |
| Trove Southtown | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $798 |
| Calcasieu | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Summit at Benavides Park | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $859 |
| Rio Lofts | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $898 |
| SOUTH SIDE Living + Maker Spaces | B2 | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blue Star, TX
As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Blue Star area is the $1.33 price per square foot 1114 S San Marcos Model at 1114 S San Marcos, Unit 3 in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Blue Star apartment is the B1 Model at Legacy at Alazan starting at $945 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Blue Star apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1114 S San Marcos, Unit 3 | 1114 S San Marcos | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Legacy at Alazan | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Summit at Benavides Park | 1x1 - 814 | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| The Peanut Factory Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.41 |
| 125 Adams St, Unit 5 | 125 Adams St | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 623 Barbe St, Unit Apt 3 | 623 Barbe St | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 120 S Smith St, Unit 122 | 120 S Smith St | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Rio Lofts | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 2614 Monterey Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Blue Star Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Blue Star?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Blue Star is under $925.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Blue Star?
The cheapest apartment in Blue Star is 2614 Monterey Street which is listed at $574, while the average apartment in Blue Star costs $10,653.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Blue Star?
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 129 regular apartments in Blue Star 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 Blue Star?
Cheap apartments in Blue Star have an average cost of $369 which is $10,284 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Blue Star.
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