Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (29 Rentals)

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Southcross Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southcross Villas

3907 E Southcross BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78222
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The Ivy
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ivy

4550 Lavender LnSan Antonio, TX 78220
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226 Belmont
1 Bedroom Apartments

226 Belmont

226 BelmontSan Antonio, TX 78202

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Rue Leon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rue Leon Apartments

2435-2439 Hiawatha StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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Oak Meadow Villa
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Meadow Villa

2929 Rigsby AveSan Antonio, TX 78222
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Lorenzo Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lorenzo Apartments

427 Montrose AveSan Antonio, TX 78223

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Selena Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Selena Apartments

6218 S New Braunfels AveSan Antonio, TX 78223
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East side, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available East side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East side area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Ridge at Southcross priced from $795. Oak Meadow Villa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $809. Here are the most affordable East side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridge at Southcross1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Oak Meadow VillaA11BR,1BA$809
Selena Apartments1X11BR,1BA$875
Lorenzo Apartments1X11BR,1BA$875
The Bella Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$945
Copper PointeA1-80B1BR,1BA$955
Masters RanchA1, A3, A41BR,1BA$957
Costa AlmadenaB2-60%H2BR,2BA$1,207
Costa Cadiz2bed2BR,2BA$1,221

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East side, TX

As of August 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the East side area is the $1.29 price per square foot 311 Glamis Ave Model at 311 Glamis Ave, Unit 1 in the in the East side neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value East side apartment is the 2bed Model at Costa Cadiz starting at $1,221 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the East side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
311 Glamis Ave, Unit 1311 Glamis Ave3BR,2BA$1.29
Costa Cadiz2bed2BR,2BA$1.12
Copper PointeB1-M2BR,2BA$1.32
Costa AlmadenaB2-60%H2BR,2BA$1.27
Ridge at Southcross2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.18
Masters RanchA1, A3, A41BR,1BA$1.26
The Bella Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
Selena Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.40
Oak Meadow VillaA11BR,1BA$1.42
Lorenzo Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #313

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $1,415.

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 14 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 $382 which is $1,033 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East side.

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