
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elm Creek Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (35 Rentals)
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Elm Creek, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elm Creek?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Elm Creek Studio Apartments | $1,079 | $629 | $3,236 |
Elm Creek 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,148 | $578 | $5,092 |
Elm Creek 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $831 | $5,000 |
Elm Creek 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $1,199 | $6,011 |
Elm Creek 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $1,600 | $1,945 |
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Cheapest Available Elm Creek Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elm Creek area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Cornerstone At Overlook priced from $578. Henley Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $629. Here are the most affordable Elm Creek apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cornerstone At Overlook | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $578 |
Henley Park | EFF-B | Studio,1BA | $629 |
Woods of Elm Creek | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $747 |
The Frederick | E1 | Studio,1BA | $759 |
Sundance Apartment Homes | A1- VLI | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
The Helix | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $776 |
Riverstone Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $780 |
Carmel at Deerfield | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $786 |
Oak Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Seraphina Castle Hills | 1x1 - 479 sf - A1-D | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elm Creek, TX
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elm Creek area is the $1.15 price per square foot The Red Oak Model at Auburn Creek in the in the Oakland Estates neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Elm Creek apartment is the B1 Model at Indigo Apartments starting at $993 with a $0.99 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Auburn Creek | The Red Oak | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
Indigo Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Austin Pointe Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
The Henry B | B4 | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Spice Creek | Cayenne Pepper | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
The Sage at 1955 | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
The Archer | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
Oak Creek | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Woods of Elm Creek | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Henley Park | EFF-B | Studio ,1BA | $1.15 |
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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 $799.
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 $578, while the average apartment in Elm Creek costs $16,440.
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 35 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 $130 which is $16,310 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elm Creek.
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