Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Gardendale Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (13 Rentals)

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San Juan Square II
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

San Juan Square II

2404 S Calaveras StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Roselawn
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Roselawn

3346 Roselawn RdSan Antonio, TX 78226
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Winston Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winston Square

2506 S General McMullen DrSan Antonio, TX 78226
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Darby Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Darby Square

811 Darby BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78207
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San Juan Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Juan Square

1938 S Zarzamora StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Lago Vista Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lago Vista Apartments

4243 W Commerce StSan Antonio, TX 78237
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Artisan at Ruiz
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Artisan at Ruiz

1539 Ruiz StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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La Providencia Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Providencia Apartments

2525 Castroville RdSan Antonio, TX 78237
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Greater Gardendale, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greater Gardendale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Gardendale area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at 2614 Monterey Street priced from $574. Darby Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Greater Gardendale apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2614 Monterey Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$574
Darby SquareB12BR,1BA$750
816 Rivas St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$775
Summit at Benavides Park2x22BR,2BA$859
The Preserve at The Port1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Gardendale, TX

As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater Gardendale area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3x2.5 Model at Summit at Benavides Park in the in the Nogalitos neighborhood starting from $1,186. The second greatest value Greater Gardendale apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Preserve at The Port starting at $1,350 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Nogalitos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Gardendale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Summit at Benavides Park3x2.53BR,2.5BA$0.96
The Preserve at The Port3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.40
Darby SquareC13BR,1.5BA$1.70
Loma Vista LoftsUnit A_FHA1BR,1BA$1.57
2614 Monterey Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15
816 Rivas St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.55
207 S Sabinas St, Unit #2201207 S Sabinas StStudio ,1BA$4.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Greater Gardendale, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #376

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Greater Gardendale Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater Gardendale Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Gardendale?

The cheapest apartment in Greater Gardendale is 2614 Monterey Street which is listed at $574, while the average apartment in Greater Gardendale costs $1,347.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater 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 9 regular apartments in Greater 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 Greater Gardendale?

Cheap apartments in Greater Gardendale have an average cost of $513 which is $834 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Gardendale.

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