
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $645 (31 Rentals)


433 Kayton Ave

Brigadoon Apartments

The Bella Apartments

726 Denver Blvd

538 Kayton Ave

Copper Pointe
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926 E Drexel Ave, Unit #1

616-618 Porter St

526 Cooper St

Masters Ranch

Villas at Echo East

540 Kayton Ave

926 E Drexel Ave
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Rosemont at Highland Park

810 Haggin St

Selena Apartments

New Riviera Apartments

Southcross Villas

The Ivy

The Place At Commerce
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226 Belmont

Rue Leon Apartments

Oak Meadow Villa

Pecan Valley Golf Apartments

1506 Schley Ave

236 E Dullnig Ct

Lorenzo Apartments
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Robin's Nest Apartments

1811 McKinley Ave

South Point Apartments
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 | $747 | $645 | $850 |
East side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $900 | $645 | $1,200 |
| East side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,105 | $745 | $2,747 |
| East side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,401 | $950 | $1,715 |
| East side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,893 | $1,375 | $3,689 |
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Read ArticleLocal Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Side, San Antonio, TX
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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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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 Selena Apartments which is listed at $555, while the average apartment in East side costs $1,500.
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 22 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 $443 which is $1,057 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East side.
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Hi, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert and your guide to places to live around San Antonio colleges and universities. San Antonio, Texas, is one of the most dynamic cities in the Southwest.

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