Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Collins Gardens Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (78 Rentals)

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$795 - $850

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515 Margil St

San AntonioTX78225

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Art House
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$985 - $3,060
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Art House

215 E CevallosSan Antonio, TX 78204
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property at 617 W Mitchell St

$1,250

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617 W Mitchell St

San AntonioTX78204
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Inspire Downtown
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$1,252 - $5,092
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Inspire Downtown

100 N Santa Rosa AveSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Trove Southtown
$1,263 - $1,785
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Trove Southtown

301 E CevallosSan Antonio, TX 78204
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Agave
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$1,305 - $2,474
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Agave

633 S St Mary`s StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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2614 Monterey Street
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2614 Monterey Street

2614 Monterey StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Darby Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Darby Square

811 Darby BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78207
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311 Bristol
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311 Bristol

311 BristolSan Antonio, TX 78214
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Calcasieu
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Calcasieu

214 Broadway StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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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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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 1 Bed unit found at 2614 Monterey Street priced from $574. Soap Factory Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $609. Here are the most affordable Collins Gardens apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2614 Monterey Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$574
Soap Factory ApartmentsS3Studio,1BA$609
Darby SquareA11BR,1BA$611
Aspire at TampicoS65 50% AFFStudio,1BA$784
Legacy at AlazanA11BR,1BA$795
CalcasieuA61BR,1BA$851
Summit at Benavides Park2x22BR,2BA$859
The St. JohnA41BR,1BA$869
Main Plaza ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Collins Gardens, TX

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Collins Gardens area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Peanut Factory Lofts in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Collins Gardens apartment is the 210 E Arsenal Model at 210 E Arsenal, Unit 1 starting at $1,750 with a $1.46 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 Peanut Factory Lofts3 Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.32
210 E Arsenal, Unit 1210 E Arsenal2BR,2BA$1.46
2004 Monterey St, Unit 22004 Monterey St1BR,1BA$1.28
1114 S San Marcos, Unit 11114 S San Marcos3BR,1BA$1.33
Legacy at AlazanB12BR,2BA$1.40
Summit at Benavides Park1x1 - 8141BR,1BA$1.09
The St. JohnA51BR,1BA$1.53
Darby SquareC13BR,1.5BA$1.52
Rio LoftsA21BR,1BA$1.44
2614 Monterey Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15

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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!

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 $950.

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 $4,053.

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 202 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 $680 which is $3,373 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Collins Gardens.

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