Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (52 Rentals)

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property at 1934 McKinley Ave

$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1934 McKinley Ave, Unit B

1934 McKinley Ave
San AntonioTX78210

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property at 2323 Hicks Ave

$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
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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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1410 Avant Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1410 Avant Ave

1410 Avant AveSan 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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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
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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
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South Point Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

South Point Apartments

5500 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 Masters Ranch priced from $649. 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
Masters RanchA1, A3, A41BR,1BA$649
Highland Hills1A1BR,1BA$765
1410 Avant Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$785
Ridge at Southcross1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Oak Meadow VillaA11BR,1BA$809
Selena Apartments1X11BR,1BA$875
The Bella Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$945
Costa Cadiz1bed1BR,1BA$1,016
Rosemont at Highland Park1x11BR,1BA$1,047
Villas at Echo EastA2601BR,1BA$1,047

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East side, TX

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the East side area is the $1.28 price per square foot 4 Bed/ 2 Bath Model at 302 Cooper St in the in the East side neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value East side apartment is the B1 Model at Masters Ranch starting at $999 with a $1.01 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.
302 Cooper St4 Bed/ 2 Bath4BR,4BA$1.28
Masters RanchB12BR,2BA$1.01
1023 Rigsby Ave, Unit # B1023 Rigsby Ave2BR,1BA$1.22
Copper PointeA1-M1BR,1BA$1.44
Costa Cadiz1bed1BR,1BA$1.32
Rosemont at Highland Park1x11BR,1BA$1.40
The Bella Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
Ridge at Southcross1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
Selena Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.40
Oak Meadow VillaA11BR,1BA$1.42

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

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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 Masters Ranch which is listed at $649, while the average apartment in East side costs $1,100.

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 35 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 $390 which is $710 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East side.

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