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

1519 Schley Ave

Ridge at Southcross

600 Monticello Ct
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1418 Avant Ave

526 Cooper St

926 E Drexel Ave, Unit #1
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1034 Hammond Ave

1402 E Highland Blvd
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1504 Schley Ave

2407 S New Braunfels Ave

1506 Schley Ave
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124 Menlo Blvd
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 | $723 | $645 | $875 |
East side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $880 | $605 | $1,407 |
East side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,091 | $800 | $1,589 |
East side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $1,000 | $2,299 |
East side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,375 | $1,275 | $1,541 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ridge at Southcross | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
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 |
Copper Pointe | A1-80B | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
Masters Ranch | A1, A3, A4 | 1BR,1BA | $957 |
Costa Almadena | B2-60%H | 2BR,2BA | $1,207 |
Costa Cadiz | 2bed | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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311 Glamis Ave, Unit 1 | 311 Glamis Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.29 |
Costa Cadiz | 2bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
Copper Pointe | B1-M | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Costa Almadena | B2-60%H | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Ridge at Southcross | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Masters Ranch | A1, A3, A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Side, San Antonio, TX
Ranked #313
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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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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