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Museum Reach Lofts
1500 N Saint Marys StSan Antonio, TX 78215
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Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments
400 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Soap Factory Apartments
500 N Santa Rosa StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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235 Howard StSan Antonio, TX 78212
311 S St Mary's St
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214 Broadway StSan Antonio, TX 78205
421 Howard St
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Granada Senior Living
111 Villita StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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Main Plaza Apartments
126 E Main PlzSan Antonio, TX 78205
618 Atlanta Ave
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Exchange Building
152 E Pecan StSan Antonio, TX 78205
826 Erie Ave
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The Flats at River North
1011 BroadwaySan Antonio, TX 78215
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939 S Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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100 Labor Downtown Apartments
100 Labor StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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Refugio Place
300 Labor StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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Heritage Plaza
227 Dwyer AveSan Antonio, TX 78204
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St Mary's & Elmira Flats
1606 N Saint Marys StSan Antonio, TX 78215
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Augusta Flats
714 McCullough AveSan Antonio, TX 78215
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111 W Jones AveSan Antonio, TX 78215
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Inspire Downtown
100 N Santa Rosa AveSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Cadillac Lofts - Residential
317 Lexington AveSan Antonio, TX 78215
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122 Roy SmithSan Antonio, TX 78215
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Agave
633 S St Mary`s StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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1221 Broadway Lofts
1221 BroadwaySan Antonio, TX 78215
709 E Elmira St
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Parkside Apartments
1010 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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512-516 E Quincy St
512-516 E Quincy StSan Antonio, TX 78215
710 S Medina St
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Vista Verde Apartments
810 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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West End on Frio
711 S Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Rivera on Broadway Apartments
1130 Broadway StSan Antonio, TX 78215
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The Baldwin at St. Paul Square
239 Center StSan Antonio, TX 78202
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120 Ninth Street
120 9th StSan Antonio, TX 78215
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Towers at the Majestic
222 E Houston StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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The Travis Building
405 N Saint Marys StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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110 S Laredo StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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THE'68
623 Hemisfair BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78205
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St Mary's Flats
819 E Elmira StSan Antonio, TX 78212
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1010 South Flores
1010 S Flores StSan Antonio, TX 78204
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5659 Del Prado DrTampa, FL 33617
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Houston, San Antonio, TX Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Houston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Studio Apartments | $1,210 | $455 | $1,621 |
| Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,486 | $482 | $5,511 |
| Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $529 | $4,511 |
| Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,348 | $1,800 | $5,093 |
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Cheapest Available Houston Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Houston area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Museum Reach Lofts priced from $482. 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 Houston apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum Reach Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $482 |
| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $529 |
| The Howard | EFF | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| Granada Senior Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Exchange Building | The 03 | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Main Plaza Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| The Flats at River North | S1pa | Studio,1BA | $969 |
| The Peanut Factory Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| 100 Labor Downtown Apartments | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX
As of September 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Houston area is the $1.28 price per square foot Colorado Model at River View Apartments in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Houston apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at The Peanut Factory Lofts starting at $995 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Houston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| River View Apartments | Colorado | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Peanut Factory Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| Cadillac Lofts - Residential | cl1x2 | 1BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Calcasieu | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| Refugio Place | A2b | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Museum Reach Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| The Howard | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Granada Senior Living | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $1.87 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Houston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Houston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Houston is under $1,049.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Houston?
The cheapest apartment in Houston is Museum Reach Lofts which is listed at $482, while the average apartment in Houston costs $1,491.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Houston?
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 37 regular apartments in Houston 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 Houston?
Cheap apartments in Houston have an average cost of $126 which is $1,365 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Houston.
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