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San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Antonio, TX

Pricing Updated: 06/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the San Antonio, TX area range in price from $295 to $20,250 with an overall median price of $4,874. The three San Antonio neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Las Palmas at $675, Far East Side at $1,280, and Loma Park at $599. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Antonio Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Las Palmas$1,220$67534
Far East Side$1,280$1,2802
Loma Park$1,294$59974
Third World$1,294$59959
Eastern Triangle$1,365$59950
Memorial Heights$1,368$65032
Westlawn$1,386$74032
Highland Hills$1,390$605125
Wheatley Heights$1,464$59978
Comanche$1,479$59973

Cheapest Available San Antonio Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Antonio, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Vista at Reed in the Great Northwest neighborhood priced from $295. Museum Reach Lofts in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $405. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Antonio apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista at ReedB22BR,2BA$295
Museum Reach LoftsE1Studio,1BA$405
The Meadows at Bentley1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$425
Palladium CrestwayA11BR,1BA$474
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$529
Soap FactoryS1Studio,1BA$554
Park Vista ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$570
Uptown HeightsA11BR,1BA$574
Palatia Apartment HomesE1Studio,1BA$575
MeliaA11BR,1BA$599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Antonio, TX

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Antonio area is the $0.86 price per square foot The Landry Model at The Willows at Kendall Brook in the in the Northeast Converse neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value San Antonio apartment is the 2057 W Summit Ave Model at 2057 W Summit Ave, Unit B starting at $1,250 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Near Northwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Antonio apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Willows at Kendall BrookThe Landry5BR,3.5BA$0.86
2057 W Summit Ave, Unit B2057 W Summit Ave2BR,1BA$0.93
445 Eleanor Ave, Unit 2 Bed445 Eleanor Ave2BR,1BA$0.87
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
Chevy Chase Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.92
The Palm Tree Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.78
MaderaB22BR,2BA$0.83
Costa MiradaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.89
Vista at ReedB22BR,2BA$0.34
Palladium CrestwayA11BR,1BA$0.63

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San Antonio, TX Area Reviews

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Rhonda • 4+ years in San Antonio

February 25, 2025

There are so many positive things to list about San Antonio. It is crazy affordable for a large city with so much to see and do in addition to the RiverWalk. Childcare and veterinary care is reasonable. There are housing options for both rentals and purchasing. The restaurant scene is impressive, including trendy small plates and established community favorites. The traffic is not the best, but it is a big, sprawling city.

Frequently Asked Questions about San Antonio

What type of rentals are currently available in San Antonio?

There are currently 2392 Apartments for Rent in San Antonio, TX with pricing that ranges from $295 to $25,590. There are also 2887 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Antonio ranging from $295 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Antonio?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Antonio ranges from $295 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,273.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Antonio?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Antonio range from $337 to $18,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $715.

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A Texas Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in San Antonio

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. Welcome to San Antone', the smallest big city in Texas. San Antonio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.