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Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments
400 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Aspire at Tampico
218 Tampico StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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The Howard
235 Howard StSan Antonio, TX 78212
703 N San Marcos
San AntonioTX78207
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Soap Factory Apartments
500 N Santa Rosa StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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HemisView Village
401 Santos StSan Antonio, TX 78210
308 Belmont
San AntonioTX78202
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Main Plaza Apartments
126 E Main PlzSan Antonio, TX 78205
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Exchange Building
152 E Pecan StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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Cadillac Lofts - Residential
317 Lexington AveSan Antonio, TX 78215
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710 S Medina
710 S MedinaSan Antonio, TX 78207
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100 Labor Downtown Apartments
100 Labor StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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Granada Senior Living
111 Villita StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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Heritage Plaza
227 Dwyer AveSan Antonio, TX 78204
910 N Frio St
San AntonioTX78207
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319 S Flores St
319 S Flores StSan Antonio, TX 78204
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Refugio Place
300 Labor StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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The Flats at River North
1011 BroadwaySan Antonio, TX 78215
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The Peanut Factory Lofts
939 S Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Acero
333 W CevallosSan Antonio, TX 78204
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Augusta Flats
714 McCullough AveSan Antonio, TX 78215
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1221 Broadway Lofts
1221 BroadwaySan Antonio, TX 78215
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The Travis Building
405 N Saint Marys StSan Antonio, TX 78205
211 N Presa St
San AntonioTX78205
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The Continental Residences
110 S Laredo StSan Antonio, TX 78205
221 Lexington Ave, Unit 317
221 Lexington Ave
San AntonioTX78215
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Jones and Rio
111 W Jones AveSan Antonio, TX 78215
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Agave
633 S St Mary`s StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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Inspire Downtown
100 N Santa Rosa AveSan Antonio, TX 78207
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506 E Guenther St, Unit 2nd Fl.
506 E Guenther StSan Antonio, TX 78210
213 Cadwallader St
San AntonioTX78212
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512-516 E Quincy St
512-516 E Quincy StSan Antonio, TX 78215
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Calcasieu
214 Broadway StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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Parkside Apartments
1010 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Vista Verde Apartments
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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Rivera on Broadway Apartments
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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Towers at the Majestic
222 E Houston StSan Antonio, TX 78205
302 Madison St
San AntonioTX78204
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THE'68
623 Hemisfair BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78205
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120 Ninth Street
120 9th StSan Antonio, TX 78215
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1010 South Flores
1010 S Flores StSan Antonio, TX 78204
110 Auditorium Cir
San AntonioTX78205
314 Baltimore Ave
San AntonioTX78215
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118 Callaghan Ave
San AntonioTX78210
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Gallery Lofts
210 W PedenSan Antonio, TX 78204
919 S Alamo St
San AntonioTX78205
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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 | $1,389 | $741 | $2,105 |
| Central Downtown San Antonio 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,745 | $650 | $4,339 |
| Central Downtown San Antonio 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,719 | $529 | $10,000+ |
| Central Downtown San Antonio 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,995 | $1,540 | $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. Aspire at Tampico has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $557. 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 |
| Aspire at Tampico | B13 30% AFF | 2BR,2BA | $557 |
| The Howard | EFF | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S2 | Studio,1BA | $741 |
| HemisView Village | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $850 |
| Calcasieu | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Main Plaza Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Cadillac Lofts - Residential | cl1x2 | 1BR,2BA | $962 |
| Rivera on Broadway Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $996 |
| 100 Labor Downtown Apartments | E5 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Downtown San Antonio, TX
As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Downtown San Antonio area is the $1.46 price per square foot 210 E Arsenal Model at 210 E Arsenal, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Central Downtown San Antonio apartment is the 506 E Guenther St Model at 506 E Guenther St, Unit 2nd Fl. starting at $1,399 with a $1.20 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 E Arsenal, Unit 1 | 210 E Arsenal | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| 506 E Guenther St, Unit 2nd Fl. | 506 E Guenther St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 208 E Arsenal, Unit 1 | 208 E Arsenal | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Acero | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| Cadillac Lofts - Residential | cl1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Peanut Factory Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.41 |
| Refugio Place | The Fiesta (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| HemisView Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| The Howard | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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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 $999.
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 $4,021.
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 164 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 $496 which is $3,525 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Downtown San Antonio.
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