
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Gardens Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (92 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Historic Gardens area of San Antonio.


Museum Reach Lofts

Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments

Soap Factory Apartments

Brigadoon Apartments

The Howard

1334-1336 Rigsby Ave

703 N San Marcos

217 Lotus St

1214 Paso Hondo St
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1323 Lamar St

Trove Southtown

127 Sandmeyer St

823 W Euclid Ave

121 Douglas Way St

The Bella Apartments

926 Poinsettia St

1315 Dawson St
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Agave

The Park at Sutton Oaks

932 Poinsettia St

1515 Roosevelt Ave

1319 Dawson St

2007 Wyoming St

2334 Hiawatha St

Exchange Building

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THE'68

928 Poinsettia St

936 Poinsettia St

100 Labor Downtown Apartments

Southtown Flats

Granada Senior Living

The Flats at River North
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Heritage Plaza

910 N Frio St

Blue Star Arts Complex

Art House

Refugio Place

HemisView Village

River House

113-115 Vitra Pl

Peanut Factory
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Historic Gardens, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Historic Gardens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Gardens Studio Apartments | $1,287 | $450 | $2,105 |
| Historic Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,604 | $650 | $4,339 |
| Historic Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,428 | $529 | $10,000+ |
| Historic Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,635 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Historic Gardens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,768 | $1,363 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 92 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Historic Gardens Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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Cheapest Available Historic Gardens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic Gardens area of San Antonio, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments priced from $529. Soap Factory Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $554. Here are the most affordable Historic Gardens 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 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S2 | Studio,1BA | $554 |
| Trove Southtown | Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| The Howard | EFF | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| 127 Sandmeyer St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| East Meadows Apartments | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $826 |
| Calcasieu | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Museum Reach Lofts | E1 | Studio,1BA | $870 |
| Rio Lofts | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $898 |
| The Park at Sutton Oaks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Gardens, TX
As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Gardens area is the $1.33 price per square foot 1114 S San Marcos Model at 1114 S San Marcos, Unit 3 in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Historic Gardens apartment is the 1331 Avant Ave Model at 1331 Avant Ave, Unit #2 starting at $955 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the East side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Historic Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1114 S San Marcos, Unit 3 | 1114 S San Marcos | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 1331 Avant Ave, Unit #2 | 1331 Avant Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Peanut Factory | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.41 |
| 125 Adams St, Unit 5 | 125 Adams St | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| East Meadows Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| The Park at Sutton Oaks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Bella Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Rio Lofts | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| The Howard | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic Gardens Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Historic Gardens?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Historic Gardens is under $915.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Gardens?
The cheapest apartment in Historic Gardens is The Howard which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Historic Gardens costs $6,093.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Historic Gardens?
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 140 regular apartments in Historic Gardens 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 Historic Gardens?
Cheap apartments in Historic Gardens have an average cost of $311 which is $5,782 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Gardens.
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