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SOSA at Palo Alto
9930 Poteet Jourdanton FwySan Antonio, TX 78224
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Esperanza At Palo Alto
12305 SW Loop 410San Antonio, TX 78224
685 Englehart
San AntonioTX78264
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1327 Mission GrandeSan Antonio, TX 78221
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10127 S State Hwy 16San Antonio, TX 78224
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Villa Espada
12910 Clubhouse BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78221
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1803 Marshall C...San Antonio, TX 78214
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1311 Sanco St
San AntonioTX78214
685 Englehart
San AntonioTX78264
14628 Calaveras Creek
San AntonioTX78223
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Los Arcos at Vida
10210 S Zarzamora StSan Antonio, TX 78224
2567 Mogford Rd
San AntonioTX78264
1446 Donald Aaron Dr
San AntonioTX78221
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Southgate on Emerald
102 Emerald AshSan Antonio, TX 78221
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1451 Neria Lp
San AntonioTX78224
3230 S Loop 1604 E
San AntonioTX78264
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Reserve at Lone Oak
20005 Liedecke RdSan Antonio, TX 78264
3008 Carnelian Trl
San AntonioTX78216
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Bristol at Somerset
12955 Fischer RdVon Ormy, TX 78073
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Frontera Crossing
13139 Watson RdVon Ormy, TX 78073
23322 Dragon Rock Rd
ElmendorfTX78112
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City South, San Antonio, TX Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| City South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $921 | $799 | $1,132 |
| City South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,060 | $739 | $1,487 |
| City South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,290 | $601 | $2,530 |
| City South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,682 | $667 | $2,305 |
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Cheapest Available City South Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the City South area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at SOSA at Palo Alto priced from $481. Esperanza At Palo Alto has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $739. Here are the most affordable City South apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOSA at Palo Alto | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $481 |
| Esperanza At Palo Alto | The Alegria | 2BR,2BA | $739 |
| Palo Alto Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $825 |
| Villa Espada | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $848 |
| Marshall Meadows Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City South, TX
As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the City South area is the $1.46 price per square foot The Torre Model at Enclave at Medina in the in the City South neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value City South apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Palo Alto Apartment Homes starting at $1,375 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the City South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enclave at Medina | The Torre | 3BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Palo Alto Apartment Homes | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Los Arcos at Vida | C | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Southgate on Emerald | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| SOSA at Palo Alto | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| Bristol at Somerset | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Marshall Meadows Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Reserve at Lone Oak | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Esperanza At Palo Alto | The Imaginacion | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Villa Espada | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City South Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in City South?
The cheapest apartment in City South is SOSA at Palo Alto which is listed at $481, while the average apartment in City South costs $2,599.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in City South?
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 88 regular apartments in City South 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 City South?
Cheap apartments in City South have an average cost of $833 which is $1,766 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in City South.
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