
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Downtown San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $529 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central Downtown San Antonio area of San Antonio.


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Aspire at Tampico

Soap Factory Apartments

311 S St Mary's St

1206 S Comal

308 Belmont

Calcasieu

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Agave

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655 Leigh St, Unit #1

The Howard

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Central Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Downtown San Antonio?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Downtown San Antonio Studio Apartments | $1,234 | $635 | $1,830 |
| Central Downtown San Antonio 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $653 | $4,411 |
| Central Downtown San Antonio 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,371 | $529 | $5,000 |
| Central Downtown San Antonio 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,358 | $2,195 | $5,093 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Downtown San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $760. Here are the most affordable Central Downtown San Antonio 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 | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| Aspire at Tampico | A15 50% AFF | 1BR,1BA | $834 |
| Granada Senior Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Exchange Building | The 03 | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Main Plaza Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| The Peanut Factory Lofts | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Rivera on Broadway Apartments | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,048 |
| 100 Labor Downtown Apartments | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| Acero | A1p | 1BR,1BA | $1,068 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Downtown San Antonio, TX
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Downtown San Antonio area is the $1.26 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Peanut Factory Lofts in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Central Downtown San Antonio apartment is the A9 Model at Acero starting at $1,944 with a $1.83 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peanut Factory Lofts | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.26 |
| Acero | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| Calcasieu | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| 120 Ninth Street | A3 - 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| The Baldwin at St. Paul Square | A2p/A2STp | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Cadillac Lofts - Residential | cl1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Granada Senior Living | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Aspire at Tampico | S6M | Studio ,1BA | $1.90 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $2.03 |
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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 $1,068.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Downtown San Antonio?
The cheapest apartment in Central Downtown San Antonio is Soap Factory Apartments which is listed at $760, while the average apartment in Central Downtown San Antonio costs $1,535.
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 114 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 $542 which is $993 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Downtown San Antonio.
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