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

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property at 217 Lotus St

$725

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217 Lotus St

San AntonioTX78210

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Aspire at Tampico
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$999 - $1,623
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$976 - $1,600
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$23
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$999 - $1,623
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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property at 212 Mclane St

$1,050 - $1,600

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212 Mclane St

San AntonioTX78212
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Art House
Rent Specials
$1,073 - $3,088
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$1,037 - $3,052
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$36
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$1,073 - $3,088
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Art House

215 E CevallosSan Antonio, TX 78204
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Agave
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$1,113 - $2,385
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$980 - $2,252
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$133
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$1,113 - $2,385
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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316 W Cypress St
$1,349 - $1,499
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$1,349 - $1,499
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$1,349 - $1,499
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316 W Cypress St

316 W Cypress StSan Antonio, TX 78212
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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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Parkside Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

1010 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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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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THE'68
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

THE'68

623 Hemisfair BlvdSan 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 ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$554
The HowardEFF1BR,1BA$749
Legacy at AlazanA11BR,1BA$795
CalcasieuA71BR,1BA$851
Refugio PlaceThe Fiesta (A1)1BR,1BA$867
Museum Reach LoftsE1Studio,1BA$870
Southtown FlatsE1Studio,1BA$883
Rio LoftsB2BR,2BA$885
The St. JohnA41BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Antonio, TX

As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Antonio area is the $0.97 price per square foot 302 Lamar St Model at 302 Lamar St in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Downtown San Antonio apartment is the 210 E Arsenal Model at 210 E Arsenal, Unit 1 starting at $1,750 with a $1.46 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.
302 Lamar St302 Lamar St4BR,2.5BA$0.97
210 E Arsenal, Unit 1210 E Arsenal2BR,2BA$1.46
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.58
River View ApartmentsPotomac1BR,1BA$1.45
Legacy at AlazanB12BR,2BA$1.40
Cadillac Lofts - Residentialcl1x11BR,1BA$1.28
The Peanut Factory LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.41
Refugio PlaceThe Fiesta (A1)1BR,1BA$1.18
Rio LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.52
The HowardA11BR,1BA$1.38

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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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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 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 $749 at The Howard.

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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A Texas Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in San Antonio

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I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. Welcome to San Antone', the smallest big city in Texas. San Antonio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

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