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

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property at 150 Bank St

$749

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150 Bank St

San AntonioTX78204
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207 S Sabinas St, Unit #3101
$775
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$775

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$775
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207 S Sabinas St, Unit #3101

207 S Sabinas StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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property at 515 Margil St

$900

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515 Margil St

San AntonioTX78225
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Aspire at Tampico
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$950 - $1,623
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$945 - $1,618
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$5

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$950 - $1,623
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Aspire at Tampico

218 Tampico StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Heritage Plaza
$1,038 - $3,175
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$1,032 - $3,169
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$6

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$1,038 - $3,175
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Heritage Plaza

227 Dwyer AveSan Antonio, TX 78204
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Art House
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$1,045 - $3,060
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$1,009 - $3,024
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$36

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$1,045 - $3,060
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Art House

215 E CevallosSan Antonio, TX 78204
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Agave
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$1,157 - $2,368
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$1,024 - $2,235
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$133

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$1,157 - $2,368
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Agave

633 S St Mary`s StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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Inspire Downtown
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$1,232 - $5,092
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$1,140 - $5,000
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$92

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$1,232 - $5,092
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Inspire Downtown

100 N Santa Rosa AveSan Antonio, TX 78207
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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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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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San Juan Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Juan Square

1938 S Zarzamora StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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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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THE'68
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

THE'68

623 Hemisfair BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78205
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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
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Towers at the Majestic

222 E Houston StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Soap Factory ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$554
2614 Monterey Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$574
Darby SquareA11BR,1BA$599
Legacy at AlazanA11BR,1BA$795
CalcasieuA71BR,1BA$851
Summit at Benavides Park2x22BR,2BA$859
Southtown FlatsE1Studio,1BA$876
Rio LoftsA21BR,1BA$898
The St. JohnA41BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
210 E Arsenal, Unit 1210 E Arsenal2BR,2BA$1.46
2004 Monterey St, Unit 22004 Monterey St1BR,1BA$1.28
Legacy at AlazanB12BR,2BA$1.40
Summit at Benavides Park1x1 - 8141BR,1BA$1.09
The St. JohnA51BR,1BA$1.56
Darby SquareC13BR,1.5BA$1.51
The Peanut Factory LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.41
Rio LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.36
2614 Monterey Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15
Soap Factory ApartmentsS3Studio ,1BA$1.52

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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!

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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