Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (58 Rentals)

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2007 S Presa St

San AntonioTX78210

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Parkside Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

1010 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207

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The Howard
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Howard

235 Howard StSan Antonio, TX 78212
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703 N San Marcos
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

703 N San Marcos

703 N San MarcosSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Calcasieu
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Calcasieu

214 Broadway StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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Vista Verde Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Verde Apartments

810 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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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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Cadillac Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cadillac Lofts

317 Lexington AveSan Antonio, TX 78215
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Towers at the Majestic
1 Bedroom Apartments

Towers at the Majestic

222 E Houston 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 2 Beds unit found at Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments priced from $529. Soap Factory Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $554. Here are the most affordable Downtown San Antonio apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$529
Soap Factory ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$554
Peanut Factory LoftsS11BR,2BA$675
Granada Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$699
Trove SouthtownStudio One BathroomStudio,1BA$749
CalcasieuA71BR,1BA$851
Aspire at TampicoE1Studio,1BA$859
Museum Reach LoftsE1Studio,1BA$870
Rio LoftsA21BR,1BA$898
Main Plaza ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Antonio, TX

As of August 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Antonio area is the $1.09 price per square foot B1 Model at The St. John in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,597. The second greatest value Downtown San Antonio apartment is the A9 Model at Acero starting at $1,820 with a $1.71 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.
The St. JohnB12BR,2BA$1.09
AceroA91BR,1BA$1.71
Trove SouthtownTwo Bedrooms Two Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.66
Blue Star Arts Complex125-31BR,1BA$1.74
Refugio PlaceThe Fiesta (A1)1BR,1BA$1.48
HemisView VillageA11BR,1BA$1.62
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior ApartmentsAffordable1BR,1BA$1.14
Rio LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.36
Museum Reach LoftsE1Studio ,1BA$1.58
Aspire at TampicoE1Studio ,1BA$1.63

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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 $950.

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 $647, while the average apartment in Downtown San Antonio costs $4,266.

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 92 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 $358 which is $3,908 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown San Antonio.

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