Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (56 Rentals)

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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property at 538 Kayton Ave

$875 - $925

1 Bedroom Rentals

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538 Kayton Ave

San AntonioTX78210

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property at 2323 Hicks Ave

$1,095

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$1,095
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2323 Hicks Ave

San AntonioTX78210
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Selena Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Selena Apartments

6218 S New Braunfels AveSan Antonio, TX 78223
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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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Rue Leon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rue Leon Apartments

2435-2439 Hiawatha StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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226 Belmont
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

226 Belmont

226 BelmontSan Antonio, TX 78202
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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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Costa Almadena
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Costa Almadena

6222 S New Braunfels AveSan Antonio, TX 78223

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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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 Selena Apartments priced from $555. Highland Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable East side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Selena Apartments1X11BR,1BA$555
Highland Hills1A1BR,1BA$765
Oak Meadow VillaA11BR,1BA$809
Copper PointeA1-80B1BR,1BA$850
Lorenzo Apartments1X11BR,1BA$875
Masters RanchA1, A3, A41BR,1BA$899
The Bella Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$945
DELMAR PLACE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$975
Rosemont at Highland Park1x11BR,1BA$1,002

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East side, TX

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the East side area is the $1.26 price per square foot C1-80B Model at Copper Pointe in the in the East side neighborhood starting from $1,494. The second greatest value East side apartment is the 4 Bed/ 2 Bath Model at 302 Cooper St starting at $1,500 with a $1.28 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.
Copper PointeC1-80B3BR,2BA$1.26
302 Cooper St4 Bed/ 2 Bath4BR,4BA$1.28
311 Glamis Ave, Unit 311 GLAMIS AVE UNIT #2311 Glamis Ave3BR,1BA$1.40
Masters RanchA1, A3, A41BR,1BA$1.18
Rosemont at Highland Park1x11BR,1BA$1.34
DELMAR PLACE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
The Bella Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
Oak Meadow VillaA11BR,1BA$1.42
Lorenzo Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.59
Highland Hills1A1BR,1BA$1.61

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Live and Work: Best San Antonio Neighborhoods for Rent by Employer

Looking for an apartment in San Antonio? Discover the best neighborhoods to rent near major employers like HEB, USAA, and the Medical Center. Find the perfect fit for your commute and lifestyle.

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the San Antonio metro area. Find your perfect SATX Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeLiving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Side, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #283

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

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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 $1,466.

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 $349 which is $1,117 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East side.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Texas Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in San Antonio

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. Welcome to San Antone', the smallest big city in Texas. San Antonio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

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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Live and Work: Best San Antonio Neighborhoods for Rent by Employer

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

Hello, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio has always been a major part of my life. I'm glad to share my thoughts with you.

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Discover the SATX Local Vibe: An Insiders Look Into the Life of Renting in San Antonio

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

Remember the Alamo? Who could forget, right? But what else does the historic San Antonio, Texas, have to offer besides this national park complex? Hi! I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert on San Antonio.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.