Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elm Creek Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (57 Rentals)

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11122 Belair Dr

San AntonioTX78213

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Lyra
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$695 - $1,5701 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lyra

2914 Olmos Creek DrSan Antonio, TX 78230
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property at 11019 Baywood St

11019 Baywood St

San AntonioTX78213

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Hearthstone
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hearthstone

8801 Cinnamon Creek DrSan Antonio, TX 78240
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Windbury Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windbury Apartments

4515 Gardendale StSan Antonio, TX 78240
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The Frederick
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Frederick

4801 Gus Eckert RdSan Antonio, TX 78240
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Aristo at Medical
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aristo at Medical

4100 Parkdale DrSan Antonio, TX 78229
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Carmel at Deerfield
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carmel at Deerfield

1440 W Bitters RdSan Antonio, TX 78248
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Edge Studios
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edge Studios

4041 Bluemel RdSan Antonio, TX 78240
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Hidden Oaks Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hidden Oaks Apartments

13129 NW Military HwySan Antonio, TX 78231
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The Helix
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Helix

9001 Wurzbach RdSan Antonio, TX 78240
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Elm Creek, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elm Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elm Creek area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at Henley Park priced from $539. Cornerstone At Overlook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $567. Here are the most affordable Elm Creek apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Henley ParkEFF-AStudio,1BA$539
Cornerstone At OverlookA11BR,1BA$567
Windbury ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$621
The FrederickE1Studio,1BA$659
Sundance Apartment HomesA1- VLI1BR,1BA$660
Seraphina Castle Hills1x1 - 625 sf - A2-C1BR,1BA$672
Indigo ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$689
LyraA11BR,1BA$695
The LennoxA11BR,1BA$700
Austin Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$703

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elm Creek, TX

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elm Creek area is the $1.14 price per square foot B5 - Flat Model at Maxwell Townhomes in the in the Oak Meadow neighborhood starting from $1,186. The second greatest value Elm Creek apartment is the B1 Model at Indigo Apartments starting at $918 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Castle Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elm Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Maxwell TownhomesB5 - Flat2BR,2BA$1.14
Indigo ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$0.91
The Henry BB62BR,2BA$1.17
Spice CreekCayenne Pepper2BR,2BA$0.95
Woods of Elm Creek2A2BR,1BA$1.17
The Place at Oak HillsRobin1BR,1BA$1.16
Oak CreekA21BR,1BA$1.06
City Crest ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.12
Austin Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.12
Henley ParkEFF-BStudio ,1BA$1.15

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

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the San Antonio metro area. Find your perfect SATX Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeLiving.com

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Elm Creek, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #89

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including San Antonio. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elm Creek Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Elm Creek?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elm Creek is under $703.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elm Creek?

The cheapest apartment in Elm Creek is Cornerstone At Overlook which is listed at $567, while the average apartment in Elm Creek costs $11,493.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elm Creek?

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 24 regular apartments in Elm Creek 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 Elm Creek?

Cheap apartments in Elm Creek have an average cost of $153 which is $11,340 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elm Creek.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Texas Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in San Antonio

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I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. Welcome to San Antone', the smallest big city in Texas. San Antonio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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