
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gardendale Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (199 Rentals)
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Aspire at Tampico

1931 Cincinnati Ave

Soap Factory Apartments

The Howard

1119 Guadalupe St

219 Paschal St

314 N Nueces

107 Jesus Alley, Unit 4

1011 El Paso St
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1606 El Paso St, Unit 1101

503 E Courtland Pl

234 Senisa Dr

426 W Woodlawn Ave

215 Paschal St

Laurel Apartments

215 W Magnolia Ave

311 S St Mary's St

134 Cheyenne Ave, Unit 2

2011 Cincinnati Ave, Unit 4
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The Monte

1206 S Comal

Calcasieu

2004 Monterey St

1828 Texas Ave

1706 W Craig Pl

421 Howard St

One Eleven Park

Granada Senior Living
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2420 McCullough Ave, Unit 14C

734 Donaldson Ave

1606 El Paso St, Unit 1104

438 Fulton Ave

826 Erie Ave

119 Holland Ave

1604 W Hollywood Ave, Unit 1604

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1025 W Craig Pl

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1610 Breeden Ave, Unit Small one bedroom

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121 Hess St, Unit 1

1002 W Lynwood Ave

268 E Lullwood Ave

706 W French Pl

The Peanut Factory Lofts

1225 Saltillo St

2106 Saunders Ave

239 E. Lullwood Ave., Unit Garage
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Gardendale, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gardendale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardendale Studio Apartments | $1,136 | $625 | $1,621 |
| Gardendale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,316 | $650 | $5,545 |
| Gardendale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,734 | $529 | $4,551 |
| Gardendale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,521 | $1,250 | $5,093 |
| Gardendale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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There are currently 199 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Gardendale Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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Cheapest Available Gardendale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gardendale area of San Antonio, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments priced from $529. The Howard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Gardendale apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $529 |
| The Howard | EFF | 1BR, 1BA | $650 |
| 643 West Summit Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $750 |
| 816 Rivas St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $750 |
| Donaldson Villas | 1170 sq. ft. | 2BR, 1BA | $800 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | A5 | 1BR, 1BA | $810 |
| Vista Flats | 205 E. Huisache Ave #210 | 1BR, 1BA | $825 |
| Aspire at Tampico | A15 50% AFF | 1BR, 1BA | $834 |
| The Monte | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $849 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardendale, TX
As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gardendale area is the $1.22 price per square foot 437 W Magnolia Ave Model at 437 W Magnolia Ave, Unit Ballroom in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Gardendale apartment is the 1170 sq. ft. Model at Donaldson Villas in the Near Northwest neighborhood starting at $800 with a $0.68 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardendale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 437 W Magnolia Ave, Unit Ballroom | 437 W Magnolia Ave | 3BR, 2BA | $1.22 |
| Donaldson Villas | 1170 sq. ft. | 2BR, 1.5BA | $0.68 |
| 1114 W Russell Plz, Unit 1114 | 1114 W Russell Plz | 2BR, 1BA | $1.22 |
| 343 W SUMMIT AVE | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1.24 |
| The Peanut Factory Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $0.95 |
| 2004 Monterey St | 2004 Monterey St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.00 |
| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $0.58 |
| 112 E Courtland Pl, Unit 2 | 112 E Courtland Pl | 1BR, 1BA | $1.22 |
| 643 West Summit Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.25 |
| The Howard | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gardendale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gardendale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gardendale is under $849.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gardendale?
The cheapest apartment in Gardendale is The Howard which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Gardendale costs $1,339.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gardendale?
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 73 regular apartments in Gardendale 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 Gardendale?
Cheap apartments in Gardendale have an average cost of $347 which is $992 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gardendale.
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