Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Gardendale Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (14 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Greater Gardendale area of San Antonio.

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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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The Kelly Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kelly Apartments

515 Humble AveSan Antonio, TX 78225
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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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Cheapest Available Greater Gardendale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Gardendale area of San Antonio, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Darby Square priced from $711. 816 Rivas St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Greater Gardendale apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Darby SquareB12BR,1BA$711
816 Rivas St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Summit at Benavides Park1x1 - 7451BR,1BA$786
Loma Vista LoftsUnit A2_FHA1BR,1BA$884
Gardens At San Juan SquareAlegria1BR,1BA$982

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Gardendale, TX

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Gardendale area is the $1.05 price per square foot 253 Carroll St Model at 253 Carroll St, Unit 253 Carroll st in the in the Nogalitos neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Greater Gardendale apartment is the 2004 Monterey St Model at 2004 Monterey St, Unit 2 starting at $800 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Guadalupe 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.
253 Carroll St, Unit 253 Carroll st253 Carroll St1BR,1BA$1.05
2004 Monterey St, Unit 22004 Monterey St1BR,1BA$0.86
Summit at Benavides Park1x1 - 8141BR,1BA$1.09
Darby SquareC13BR,1.5BA$1.52
Loma Vista LoftsUnit A_FHA1BR,1BA$1.36
Gardens At San Juan SquareAlegria1BR,1BA$1.59
816 Rivas St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.50

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 816 Rivas St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Greater Gardendale costs $1,350.

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 10 regular apartments in Greater Gardendale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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