
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Historic San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (23 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Historic San Antonio area of San Antonio.


Soap Factory Apartments

Calcasieu

421 Howard St

Granada Senior Living

Exchange Building

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The Continental Residences

St Mary's & Elmira Flats

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706 E Euclid Ave, Unit La Villa #1

Cadillac Lofts - Residential

Augusta Flats

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Heritage Plaza

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Inspire Downtown
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316 W Cypress St, Unit 1

907 Stricker Path

300 Main

The Howard

512-516 E Quincy St

Towers at the Majestic
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Historic San Antonio, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Historic San Antonio?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic San Antonio Studio Apartments | $1,389 | $455 | $2,115 |
| Historic San Antonio 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $760 | $3,539 |
| Historic San Antonio 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,301 | $570 | $10,000+ |
| Historic San Antonio 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,723 | $1,500 | $5,973 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Historic San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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Cheapest Available Historic San Antonio Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Historic San Antonio area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at Soap Factory Apartments priced from $669. Granada Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Historic San Antonio apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soap Factory Apartments | S4 | Studio,1BA | $669 |
| Granada Senior Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Main Plaza Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Museum Reach Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,023 |
| The Continental Residences | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Historic San Antonio, TX
As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Historic San Antonio area is the $1.65 price per square foot cl1x2 Model at Cadillac Lofts - Residential in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,365. The second greatest value Historic San Antonio apartment is the C1 Model at Calcasieu starting at $1,310 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Historic San Antonio apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Lofts - Residential | cl1x2 | 1BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Calcasieu | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| 120 Ninth Street | A3 - 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Augusta Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 316 W Cypress St, Unit 1 | 316 W Cypress St | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Museum Reach Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| St Mary's & Elmira Flats | Modernist | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| Granada Senior Living | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Inspire Downtown | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $2.42 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHistoric San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
Ranked #324
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Historic San Antonio Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Historic San Antonio?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Historic San Antonio is under $1,198.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Historic San Antonio?
The cheapest apartment in Historic San Antonio is Soap Factory Apartments which is listed at $810, while the average apartment in Historic San Antonio costs $5,093.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Historic San Antonio?
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 108 regular apartments in Historic San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
Cheap apartments in Historic San Antonio have an average cost of $526 which is $4,567 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Historic San Antonio.
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