Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (82 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 421 Howard St

$895 - $950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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421 Howard St

San AntonioTX78212
property at 212 Mclane St

$900 - $1,550

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212 Mclane St

San AntonioTX78212

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Art House
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$1,025 - $3,010
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Art House

215 E CevallosSan Antonio, TX 78204
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property at 826 Erie Ave

$1,025

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826 Erie Ave

San AntonioTX78212
property at 505 Wilmington Ave

$1,120

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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505 Wilmington Ave, Unit B

505 Wilmington Ave
San AntonioTX78212

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Trove Southtown
$1,188 - $1,876
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Trove Southtown

301 E CevallosSan Antonio, TX 78204
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Heritage Plaza
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$1,200 - $5,017
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Heritage Plaza

227 Dwyer AveSan Antonio, TX 78204
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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 1 Bed unit found at The St. John priced from $469. 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. JohnA41BR,1BA$469
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$529
Soap Factory ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$554
Cadillac Lofts - Residentialcl1x11BR,1BA$654
Legacy at AlazanA11BR,1BA$795
CalcasieuA71BR,1BA$851
Refugio PlaceThe Fiesta (A1)1BR,1BA$867
Aspire at TampicoS6MStudio,1BA$899
Granada Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Antonio, TX

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Antonio 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 Downtown San Antonio apartment is the cl2x2 Model at Cadillac Lofts - Residential starting at $1,375 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the Midtown 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.
The Peanut Factory Lofts3 Bedroom3BR,3BA$1.32
Cadillac Lofts - Residentialcl2x22BR,2BA$0.90
208 E Arsenal, Unit 1208 E Arsenal2BR,2BA$1.50
Refugio PlaceThe Water Park (C1)3BR,2BA$1.46
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.58
1114 S San Marcos, Unit 11114 S San Marcos3BR,1BA$1.33
River View ApartmentsPotomac1BR,1BA$1.34
Legacy at AlazanB12BR,2BA$1.46
The St. JohnA51BR,1BA$1.49
Soap Factory ApartmentsS3Studio ,1BA$1.52

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

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown San Antonio?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown San Antonio is at Soap Factory Apartments listed at $554.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown San Antonio Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown San Antonio Apartment is $469 at The St. John.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown San Antonio Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Antonio is starting from $529 at Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown San Antonio Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown San Antonio Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Legacy at Alazan and starts from $1,075.

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