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Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments
400 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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500 N Santa Rosa StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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218 Tampico StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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214 Broadway StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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San AntonioTX78202
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300 Labor StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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111 Villita StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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126 E Main PlzSan Antonio, TX 78205
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939 S Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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317 Lexington AveSan Antonio, TX 78215
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1221 BroadwaySan Antonio, TX 78215
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333 W CevallosSan Antonio, TX 78204
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401 Santos StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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714 McCullough AveSan Antonio, TX 78215
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1011 BroadwaySan Antonio, TX 78215
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633 S St Mary`s StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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100 Labor StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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405 N Saint Marys StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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227 Dwyer AveSan Antonio, TX 78204
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111 W Jones AveSan Antonio, TX 78215
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100 N Santa Rosa AveSan Antonio, TX 78207
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110 S Laredo StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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The Howard
235 Howard StSan Antonio, TX 78212
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512-516 E Quincy St
512-516 E Quincy StSan Antonio, TX 78215
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Parkside Apartments
1010 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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810 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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West End on Frio
711 S Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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1130 Broadway StSan Antonio, TX 78215
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The Baldwin at St. Paul Square
239 Center StSan Antonio, TX 78202
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THE'68
623 Hemisfair BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78205
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222 E Houston StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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1010 South Flores
1010 S Flores StSan Antonio, TX 78204
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San AntonioTX78215
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120 Ninth Street
120 9th StSan Antonio, TX 78215
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Gallery Lofts
210 W PedenSan Antonio, TX 78204
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Downtown San Antonio?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Central Downtown San Antonio Studio Apartments | $1,382 | $554 | $2,155 |
| Central Downtown San Antonio 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $653 | $3,572 |
| Central Downtown San Antonio 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,769 | $529 | $10,000+ |
| Central Downtown San Antonio 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,334 | $1,183 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Central Downtown San Antonio Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Downtown San Antonio 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 Central Downtown San Antonio apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $529 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S2 | Studio,1BA | $554 |
| The Howard | EFF | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Aspire at Tampico | S65 50% AFF | Studio,1BA | $784 |
| Calcasieu | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Refugio Place | The Fiesta (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $867 |
| Granada Senior Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Main Plaza Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| The Peanut Factory Lofts | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Rivera on Broadway Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $996 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Downtown San Antonio, TX
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Downtown San Antonio area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Peanut Factory Lofts in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Central Downtown San Antonio apartment is the 208 E Arsenal Model at 208 E Arsenal, Unit 1 starting at $1,650 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Downtown San Antonio apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Peanut Factory Lofts | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.32 |
| 208 E Arsenal, Unit 1 | 208 E Arsenal | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| Cadillac Lofts - Residential | cl1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| HemisView Village | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Acero | A3p | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Refugio Place | The Fiesta (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| The Howard | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Granada Senior Living | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $1.52 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Downtown San Antonio Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Downtown San Antonio?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Downtown San Antonio is under $996.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Downtown San Antonio?
The cheapest apartment in Central Downtown San Antonio is The Howard which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Central Downtown San Antonio costs $4,167.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Downtown 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 169 regular apartments in Central Downtown 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 Central Downtown San Antonio?
Cheap apartments in Central Downtown San Antonio have an average cost of $506 which is $3,661 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Downtown San Antonio.
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