
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic Gardens Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (221 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Historic Gardens area of San Antonio.


Museum Reach Lofts

1818 Hays St, Unit 1

Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments

Room in House on N Polaris St

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Aspire at Tampico

Room in House on N PanAm Expy

1818 Hays St

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303 Howard St, Unit Apt 101

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Brigadoon Apartments

121 Douglas Way St, Unit C

527 Cedar St

113 S Olive St, Unit A

1323 Lamar St, Unit #3

111 S Olive St, Unit #A

203 Gorman

The Park at Sutton Oaks

111 S Olive St, Unit #B

859 Steves Ave
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157 Arlington Ct. #3

222 E Theo Ave, Unit B

616-618 Porter St

311 S St Mary's St

121 Douglas Way St, Unit B

1410 Avant Ave

The Bella Apartments

2236 I-35

1121 Essex St
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1018 Chicago Blvd, Unit 2

726 Denver Blvd

308 Belmont

1418 Avant Ave

Calcasieu

MELA

926 Poinsettia St

538 Kayton Ave

526 Cooper St

926 E Drexel Ave, Unit #1
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421 Howard St

840 Steves Ave, Unit 840

Granada Senior Living

1206 S Comal

205 W Lambert St

716 E Guenther St, Unit B

540 Kayton Ave

418 E Highland Blvd

Village at Roosevelt

Exchange Building
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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 | $1,196 | $455 | $2,000 |
| Historic Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,456 | $650 | $4,300 |
| Historic Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,027 | $529 | $5,000 |
| Historic Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,194 | $950 | $5,093 |
| Historic Gardens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,063 | $1,106 | $3,355 |
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There are currently 221 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 Studio unit found at The St. John priced from $443. Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $529. Here are the most affordable Historic Gardens apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The St. John | S1 Affordable | Studio,1BA | $443 |
| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $529 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S4 | Studio,1BA | $669 |
| The Park at Sutton Oaks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| 127 Sandmeyer St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| 1410 Avant Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| East Meadows Apartments | 1 Bedroom Tax Credit*** | 1BR,1BA | $826 |
| Aspire at Tampico | A15 50% AFF | 1BR,1BA | $834 |
| MELA | E1.A | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Granada Senior Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic Gardens, TX
As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic Gardens area is the $1.28 price per square foot 4 Bed/ 2 Bath Model at 302 Cooper St in the in the East side neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Historic Gardens apartment is the 125 Adams St Model at 125 Adams St starting at $1,350 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Downtown San Antonio 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 302 Cooper St | 4 Bed/ 2 Bath | 4BR,4BA | $1.28 |
| 125 Adams St | 125 Adams St | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| 1114 S San Marcos, Unit 1 | 1114 S San Marcos | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 628 Sherman, Unit 2 | 628 Sherman | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Rosemont at Highland Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| East Meadows Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| The Park at Sutton Oaks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| The Bella Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $1.49 |
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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 $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic Gardens?
The cheapest apartment in Historic Gardens is The Park at Sutton Oaks which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Historic Gardens costs $1,898.
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 183 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 $482 which is $1,416 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic Gardens.
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