
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $300 (18 Rentals)
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1519 Schley Ave

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1334-1336 Rigsby Ave
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Ridge at Southcross

104 Prestwick Blvd

600 Monticello Ct

632 Rigsby 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 |
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East side Studio Apartments | $719 | $625 | $875 |
East side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $775 | $299 | $1,475 |
East side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,007 | $399 | $1,389 |
East side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $1,000 | $3,573 |
East side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,374 | $1,275 | $1,536 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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Cheapest Available East side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East side area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at Ridge at Southcross priced from $725. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ridge at Southcross | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
Oak Meadow Villa | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $809 |
Selena Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Lorenzo Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
The Bella Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $945 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East side, TX
As of October 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the East side area is the $1.26 price per square foot B2-60%H Model at Costa Almadena in the in the East side neighborhood starting from $1,202. The second greatest value East side apartment is the A1-80B Model at Copper Pointe starting at $1,104 with a $1.30 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Costa Almadena | B2-60%H | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Copper Pointe | A1-80B | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Masters Ranch | A1, A3, A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
The Bella Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Selena Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Oak Meadow Villa | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Lorenzo Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Ridge at Southcross | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.52 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Side, San Antonio, TX
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East side is under $1,202.
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 $1,389.
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 $379 which is $1,010 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East side.
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