
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Downtown San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (40 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central Downtown San Antonio area of San Antonio.


Soap Factory

Calcasieu

311 S St Mary's St

308 Belmont

Granada Senior Living

Exchange Building
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Refugio Place

Inspire Downtown

HemisView Village

Heritage Plaza

The Flats at River North

The '68

827 W Euclid Ave

Aspire at Tampico
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Jones and Rio

1331 S Flores St

311 Mission St

Agave

319 S Flores St

710 S Medina St

213 Cadwallader St
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1108 N Flores St

314 Baltimore Ave
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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 |
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Central Downtown San Antonio Studio Apartments | $1,474 | $554 | $3,374 |
Central Downtown San Antonio 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,716 | $647 | $4,464 |
Central Downtown San Antonio 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,126 | $529 | $10,000+ |
Central Downtown San Antonio 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,189 | $1,108 | $10,000+ |
Central Downtown San Antonio 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,500 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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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 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 | S1 | Studio,1BA | $554 |
Calcasieu | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $793 |
Granada Senior Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $930 |
100 Labor Downtown Apartments | E1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Peanut Factory Lofts | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
Refugio Place | The Fiesta (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
HemisView Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Heritage Plaza | Studio E3 | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
The Flats at River North | S1pa | Studio,1BA | $1,103 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Downtown San Antonio, TX
As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Downtown San Antonio area is the $2.04 price per square foot A10 - 1 Bed, 1 Bath Model at 120 Ninth Street in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,703. The second greatest value Central Downtown San Antonio apartment is the A3 Model at Cadillac Lofts starting at $1,425 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Midtown 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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120 Ninth Street | A10 - 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Cadillac Lofts | A3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
The Baldwin at St. Paul Square | A6C | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Acero | A3p | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Refugio Place | The Fiesta (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
HemisView Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Inspire Downtown | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $2.03 |
Peanut Factory Lofts | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Granada Senior Living | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.65 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central San Antonio, TX. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
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 $1,103.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Downtown San Antonio?
The cheapest apartment in Central Downtown San Antonio is Soap Factory which is listed at $647, while the average apartment in Central Downtown San Antonio costs $5,738.
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 82 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 $360 which is $5,378 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Downtown San Antonio.
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