
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $605 (26 Rentals)


Brigadoon Apartments

538 Kayton Ave
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Ridge at Southcross

1228 Virginia Blvd

2330 E Commerce St

526 Cooper St

926 E Drexel Ave, Unit #1
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1034 Hammond Ave

1402 E Highland Blvd

317 Kashmuir Pl
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1504 Schley Ave
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East side, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
East side Studio Apartments | $678 | $615 | $725 |
East side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $921 | $605 | $1,450 |
East side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,194 | $800 | $1,770 |
East side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $1,000 | $2,040 |
East side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $1,275 | $2,035 |
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Getting Around the East side Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East side Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East side?
The cheapest apartment in East side is Ridge at Southcross which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in East side costs $1,535.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East side?
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 16 regular apartments in East side 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 East side?
Cheap apartments in East side have an average cost of $288 which is $1,247 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East side.
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