Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Collins Gardens Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (47 Rentals)

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136 Persyn St

San AntonioTX78207
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Darby Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Darby Square

811 Darby BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78207
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San Juan Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Juan Square

1938 S Zarzamora StSan Antonio, TX 78207

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Legacy at Alazan
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy at Alazan

1102 El Paso St StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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515 Humble Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

515 Humble Ave

515 Humble AveSan Antonio, TX 78225
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San Juan Square II
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

San Juan Square II

2404 S Calaveras StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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West End on Frio
2 Bedroom Apartments

West End on Frio

711 S Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Towers at the Majestic
1 Bedroom Apartments

Towers at the Majestic

222 E Houston StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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1010 South Flores
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1010 South Flores

1010 S Flores StSan Antonio, TX 78204
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Gallery Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gallery Lofts

210 W PedenSan Antonio, TX 78204
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Collins Gardens, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Collins Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Collins Gardens area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at Soap Factory priced from $554. 2614 Monterey Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $574. Here are the most affordable Collins Gardens apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Soap FactoryS1Studio,1BA$554
2614 Monterey Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$574
Granada Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$699
Trove SouthtownStudio One BathroomStudio,1BA$749
Darby SquareB12BR,1BA$850
Summit at Benavides Park2x22BR,2BA$869
Rio LoftsA21BR,1BA$898
Aspire at TampicoE1Studio,1BA$899
Peanut Factory LoftsS11BR,2BA$950
MELAA11BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Collins Gardens, TX

As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Collins Gardens area is the $0.90 price per square foot B1 Model at The St. John in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Collins Gardens apartment is the B3 Model at Inspire Downtown starting at $2,233 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Collins Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The St. JohnB12BR,2BA$0.90
Inspire DowntownB32BR,2BA$1.56
Summit at Benavides Park2x22BR,2.5BA$0.88
Blue Star Arts Complex2011BR,1BA$1.54
Trove SouthtownTwo Bedrooms Two Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.66
MELAA3E11BR,1BA$1.82
Darby SquareC13BR,1.5BA$1.70
Aspire at TampicoA11BR,1BA$1.78
Rio LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.36
2614 Monterey Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Collins Gardens, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #255

Among neighborhoods in San Antonio, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Collins Gardens, San Antonio, and the greater San Antonio area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Collins Gardens Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Collins Gardens Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Collins Gardens?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Collins Gardens is under $1,125.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Collins Gardens?

The cheapest apartment in Collins Gardens is 2614 Monterey Street which is listed at $574, while the average apartment in Collins Gardens costs $4,249.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Collins Gardens?

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 69 regular apartments in Collins Gardens 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 Collins Gardens?

Cheap apartments in Collins Gardens have an average cost of $429 which is $3,820 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Collins Gardens.

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