Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (93 Rentals)

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Aspire at Tampico
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$557 - $1,673
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Aspire at Tampico

218 Tampico StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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property at 527 Cedar St

$690 - $905

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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527 Cedar St

San AntonioTX78210
property at 157 Arlington Ct. #3

$775

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$775
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$775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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157 Arlington Ct. #3

San AntonioTX78210
property at 308 Belmont

$850 - $1,400

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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308 Belmont

San AntonioTX78202

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property at 1206 S Comal

$900

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$900
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$900

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1206 S Comal

San AntonioTX78207
property at 212 Mclane St

$900 - $1,550

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212 Mclane St

San AntonioTX78212
property at 421 Howard St

$950

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$950
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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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421 Howard St

San AntonioTX78212

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property at 826 Erie Ave

$995

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826 Erie Ave

San AntonioTX78212
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Art House
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$1,030 - $3,263
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Art House

215 E CevallosSan Antonio, TX 78204
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Heritage Plaza
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$1,162 - $2,930
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$1,162 - $2,930
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Heritage Plaza

227 Dwyer AveSan Antonio, TX 78204
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Inspire Downtown
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$1,182 - $5,093
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Inspire Downtown

100 N Santa Rosa AveSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Trove Southtown
$1,188 - $1,956
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Trove Southtown

301 E CevallosSan Antonio, TX 78204
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property at 143 Tremlett Ave

$1,195

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$1,195
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$1,195

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143 Tremlett Ave, Unit C

143 Tremlett Ave
San AntonioTX78210
property at 271 E Lambert St

$1,250

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$1,250
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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271 E Lambert St

San AntonioTX78204
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Agave
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$1,268 - $3,390
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Agave

633 S St Mary`s StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown San Antonio Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown San Antonio area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at The St. John priced from $443. Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $529. Here are the most affordable Downtown San Antonio apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The St. JohnS1 AffordableStudio,1BA$443
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$529
Soap Factory ApartmentsS4Studio,1BA$669
Aspire at TampicoS65 50% AFFStudio,1BA$784
Granada Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$899
Main Plaza ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$950
Refugio PlaceThe Fiesta (A1)1BR,1BA$975
Museum Reach Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,023
Art HouseE1-60Studio,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Antonio, TX

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Antonio area is the $1.14 price per square foot Rio Grande Model at River View Apartments in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Downtown San Antonio apartment is the 208 E Arsenal Model at 208 E Arsenal, Unit 1 starting at $1,650 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown San Antonio apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River View ApartmentsRio Grande2BR,2BA$1.14
208 E Arsenal, Unit 1208 E Arsenal2BR,2BA$1.50
Refugio PlaceThe River Walk (B1)2BR,2BA$1.38
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.58
Legacy at AlazanB12BR,2BA$1.46
The St. JohnA51BR,1BA$1.49
Cadillac Lofts - Residentialcl1x11BR,1BA$1.47
125 Adams St125 Adams St1BR,1BA$1.35
Museum Reach Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Soap Factory ApartmentsS4Studio ,1BA$1.49

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Live and Work: Best San Antonio Neighborhoods for Rent by Employer

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the San Antonio metro area. Find your perfect SATX Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeLiving.com

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central San Antonio. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown San Antonio Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown San Antonio?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown San Antonio is under $1,030.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown San Antonio?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown San Antonio is Soap Factory Apartments which is listed at $810, while the average apartment in Downtown San Antonio costs $2,584.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown San Antonio?

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 164 regular apartments in Downtown San Antonio 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 Downtown San Antonio?

Cheap apartments in Downtown San Antonio have an average cost of $376 which is $2,208 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown San Antonio.

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