
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Dorado Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $300 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the El Dorado area of San Antonio.


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El Dorado, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Dorado?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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El Dorado Studio Apartments | $972 | $750 | $1,142 |
El Dorado 1 Bedroom Apartments | $955 | $379 | $2,111 |
El Dorado 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,173 | $780 | $1,792 |
El Dorado 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $899 | $2,510 |
El Dorado 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,438 | $1,850 | $2,660 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the El Dorado Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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Cheapest Available El Dorado Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Dorado area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Iron Horse Valley Apartments priced from $659. Merida Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable El Dorado apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Iron Horse Valley Apartments | EFF The Lone Star | 1BR,1BA | $659 |
Merida Apartment Homes | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Covina Plaza | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
Rock Canyon Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Park Ridge | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Dorado, TX
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Dorado area is the $1.25 price per square foot C1 Model at Park Greene Townhomes in the in the Valencia neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value El Dorado apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Palm Tree Apartments starting at $899 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the Northeast Converse neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Dorado apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Park Greene Townhomes | C1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
The Palm Tree Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.78 |
Judson Meadow | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Acadia on the Lake Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Kenton Place Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Avistar at the Oaks | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Legacy | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
La Silva | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
Merida Apartment Homes | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Legacy on O'Connor Road | One Bedroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEl Dorado, San Antonio, TX
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Getting Around the El Dorado Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX
Walk Score®
62 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
41 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
16 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 El Dorado Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Dorado?
The cheapest apartment in El Dorado is Iron Horse Valley Apartments which is listed at $659, while the average apartment in El Dorado costs $2,550.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Dorado?
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 8 regular apartments in El Dorado 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 El Dorado?
Cheap apartments in El Dorado have an average cost of $188 which is $2,362 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Dorado.
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