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Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments
400 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Aspire at Tampico
218 Tampico StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Soap Factory Apartments
500 N Santa Rosa StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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214 Broadway StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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Refugio Place
300 Labor StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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Granada Senior Living
111 Villita StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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Exchange Building
152 E Pecan StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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Main Plaza Apartments
126 E Main PlzSan Antonio, TX 78205
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Artisan at Creekside
1901 S San Marcos StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Southtown Flats
111 Probandt StSan Antonio, TX 78204
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Art House
215 E CevallosSan Antonio, TX 78204
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The Peanut Factory Lofts
939 S Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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The Continental Residences
110 S Laredo StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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333 W CevallosSan Antonio, TX 78204
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HemisView Village
401 Santos StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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Inspire Downtown
100 N Santa Rosa AveSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Trove Southtown
301 E CevallosSan Antonio, TX 78204
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DNU The Travis Building
405 N Saint Marys StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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100 Labor Downtown Apartments
100 Labor StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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Heritage Plaza
227 Dwyer AveSan Antonio, TX 78204
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Agave
633 S St Mary`s StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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Legacy at Alazan
1102 El Paso St StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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West End on Frio
711 S Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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THE'68
623 Hemisfair BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78205
122 Biering St
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Towers at the Majestic
222 E Houston StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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The Levee at South Town
401 Blue StarSan Antonio, TX 78204
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1010 S Flores StSan Antonio, TX 78204
125 Forrest Ave
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142 Helena St
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114 Jacobs St
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Gallery Lofts
210 W PedenSan Antonio, TX 78204
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507 E NuevaSan Antonio, TX 78205
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Downtown, San Antonio, TX Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,311 | $635 | $2,115 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,654 | $653 | $4,300 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,758 | $529 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,046 | $1,340 | $5,973 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown 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 $619. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $529 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S4 | Studio,1BA | $619 |
| Aspire at Tampico | S65 50% AFF | Studio,1BA | $784 |
| Legacy at Alazan | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Refugio Place | The Fiesta (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $867 |
| Granada Senior Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Main Plaza Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Southtown Flats | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,018 |
| Art House | E2-80 | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Peanut Factory Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, TX
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.76 price per square foot 121-4 Model at Blue Star Arts Complex in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the B1 Model at Trove Southtown starting at $1,630 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Arts Complex | 121-4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Trove Southtown | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Refugio Place | The River Walk (B1) | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| Legacy at Alazan | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| The Peanut Factory Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.58 |
| Calcasieu | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| HemisView Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Acero | A1p | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Granada Senior Living | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $1,070.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Legacy at Alazan which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $4,139.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 147 regular apartments in Downtown 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?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $541 which is $3,598 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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