
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Collins Gardens Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (52 Rentals)
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Village at Roosevelt

Soap Factory Apartments

150 Bank St

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207 S Sabinas St, Unit #3101

515 Humble Ave

Southtown Flats

Village at Nogalitos

111 Ames Ave

Rio Lofts
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515 Margil St

1515 Roosevelt Ave

Exchange Building

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Aspire at Tampico

Main Plaza Apartments

MELA

Artisan at Creekside

129 Livingston, Unit LOFT

Granada Senior Living

128 St Francis Ave
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Heritage Plaza

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Art House

206 Hoover Ave

231 E Lubbock St

The Peanut Factory Lofts

Acero

2004 Monterey St, Unit 2

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Agave

The Travis Building

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Trove Southtown

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Inspire Downtown

438 Pruitt Ave

1309 Keats St

Villa de San Alfonso Apartments

2614 Monterey Street

Darby Square

311 Bristol Avenue

Calcasieu

Legacy at Alazan
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San Juan Square

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San Juan Square II

THE'68

West End on Frio

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The Flats at Big Tex - Historical Access
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Collins Gardens, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Collins Gardens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Gardens Studio Apartments | $1,352 | $443 | $2,105 |
| Collins Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,699 | $444 | $4,526 |
| Collins Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,721 | $535 | $10,000+ |
| Collins Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,634 | $612 | $10,000+ |
| Collins Gardens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
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There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Collins Gardens Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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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 Apartments 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soap Factory Apartments | S2 | Studio,1BA | $554 |
| 2614 Monterey Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $574 |
| Darby Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| Legacy at Alazan | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Calcasieu | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Summit at Benavides Park | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $859 |
| Southtown Flats | E1 | Studio,1BA | $876 |
| Rio Lofts | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $898 |
| The St. John | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Collins Gardens, TX
As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Collins Gardens 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 Collins Gardens apartment is the 2004 Monterey St Model at 2004 Monterey St, Unit 2 starting at $1,150 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Guadalupe neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Collins Gardens 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 |
| 2004 Monterey St, Unit 2 | 2004 Monterey St | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Legacy at Alazan | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Summit at Benavides Park | 1x1 - 814 | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| The St. John | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Darby Square | C1 | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.51 |
| The Peanut Factory Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.41 |
| Rio Lofts | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 2614 Monterey Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $1.52 |
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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 $899.
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 $3,060.
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 134 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 $522 which is $2,538 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Collins Gardens.
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