
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (43 Rentals)
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Soap Factory Apartments

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Aspire at Tampico

217 Lotus St

Calcasieu

531 Cedar St

308 Belmont

Refugio Place
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Granada Senior Living

Southtown Flats

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The Peanut Factory Lofts

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Acero

HemisView Village

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Trove Southtown

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Agave

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The Travis Building

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Heritage Plaza
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302 E Cevallos, Unit 1, Unit 1

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Inspire Downtown

300 Main

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Blue Star Arts Complex

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208 E Arsenal, Unit 1, Unit 1

Legacy at Alazan

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Towers at the Majestic

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1010 South Flores

125 Forrest Ave
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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 | $1,370 | $554 | $2,155 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $653 | $3,565 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,754 | $529 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,229 | $1,183 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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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 $554. 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 | S2 | Studio,1BA | $554 |
| Aspire at Tampico | S65 50% AFF | Studio,1BA | $784 |
| Legacy at Alazan | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Calcasieu | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Granada Senior Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Southtown Flats | E1 | Studio,1BA | $923 |
| Main Plaza Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Refugio Place | The Fiesta (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| The Peanut Factory Lofts | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, TX
As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 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 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peanut Factory Lofts | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.32 |
| 208 E Arsenal, Unit 1 | 208 E Arsenal | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Blue Star Arts Complex | 121-4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| Legacy at Alazan | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| HemisView Village | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Acero | A3p | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Refugio Place | The Fiesta (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Granada Senior Living | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $1.52 |
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 $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Soap Factory Apartments which is listed at $760, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $4,153.
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 184 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 $684 which is $3,469 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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