
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (32 Rentals)
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1519 Schley Ave

Ridge at Southcross

538 Kayton Ave
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1228 Virginia Blvd

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2330 E Commerce St

526 Cooper St

926 E Drexel Ave, Unit #1

2009 E Drexel Ave

1034 Hammond Ave
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1402 E Highland Blvd

317 Kashmuir Pl
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1504 Schley Ave

2407 S New Braunfels Ave
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617 S Palmetto St
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 | $678 | $615 | $725 |
East side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $916 | $605 | $1,450 |
East side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,194 | $800 | $1,770 |
East side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,522 | $1,000 | $2,040 |
East side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $1,275 | $2,035 |
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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 Oak Meadow Villa priced from $809. Peach Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. 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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Oak Meadow Villa | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $809 |
Peach Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
Selena Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
DELMAR PLACE APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Masters Ranch | A1, A3, A4 | 1BR,1BA | $957 |
Costa Almadena | B2-60%H | 2BR,2BA | $1,207 |
Costa Cadiz | 2bed | 2BR,2BA | $1,221 |
Ridge at Southcross | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,315 |
Copper Pointe | A1-M | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East side, TX
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the East side area is the $1.10 price per square foot 118 Shenandoah Model at 118 Shenandoah, Unit 101 in the in the East side neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value East side apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Ridge at Southcross starting at $1,315 with a $1.16 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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118 Shenandoah, Unit 101 | 118 Shenandoah | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.10 |
Ridge at Southcross | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
Costa Cadiz | 2bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
Costa Almadena | B2-60%H | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Masters Ranch | A1, A3, A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
DELMAR PLACE APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Selena Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Peach Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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 #341
Among neighborhoods in San Antonio, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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 Oak Meadow Villa which is listed at $809, while the average apartment in East side costs $1,541.
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 $293 which is $1,248 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East side.
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