Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Houston Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (48 Rentals)

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property at 421 Howard St

$895 - $950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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421 Howard St

San AntonioTX78212

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property at 826 Erie Ave

$1,025

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826 Erie Ave

San AntonioTX78212
property at 505 Wilmington Ave

$1,120

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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505 Wilmington Ave, Unit B

505 Wilmington Ave
San AntonioTX78212
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Inspire Downtown
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$1,125 - $5,092
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Inspire Downtown

100 N Santa Rosa AveSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Heritage Plaza
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$1,207 - $3,317
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Heritage Plaza

227 Dwyer AveSan Antonio, TX 78204
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Agave
$1,502 - $3,879
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Agave

633 S St Mary`s StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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The Howard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Howard

235 Howard StSan Antonio, TX 78212
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Parkside Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

1010 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Vista Verde Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Verde Apartments

810 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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West End on Frio
2 Bedroom Apartments

West End on Frio

711 S Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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THE'68
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

THE'68

623 Hemisfair BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78205
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Towers at the Majestic
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Towers at the Majestic

222 E Houston StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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St Mary's Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

St Mary's Flats

819 E Elmira StSan Antonio, TX 78212
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1010 South Flores
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1010 South Flores

1010 S Flores StSan Antonio, TX 78204
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120 Ninth Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

120 Ninth Street

120 9th StSan Antonio, TX 78215

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Houston, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Houston 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 $619. Here are the most affordable Houston apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$529
Soap Factory ApartmentsS4Studio,1BA$619
Refugio PlaceThe Fiesta (A1)1BR,1BA$867
Granada Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$899
Main Plaza ApartmentsSTUDIOStudio,1BA$950
Museum Reach Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,023
Rivera on Broadway ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,057
The Peanut Factory Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,070
THE'68S1Studio,1BA$1,071
The Continental ResidencesS2Studio,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Houston area is the $1.38 price per square foot The River Walk (B1) Model at Refugio Place in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Houston apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments starting at $529 with a $0.58 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Refugio PlaceThe River Walk (B1)2BR,2BA$1.38
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.58
River View ApartmentsPotomac1BR,1BA$1.34
The Peanut Factory LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.58
Cadillac Lofts - Residentialcl1x11BR,1BA$1.47
CalcasieuC12BR,2BA$1.77
HemisView VillageA11BR,1BA$1.61
316 W Cypress St, Unit 1316 W Cypress St1BR,1BA$1.79
Museum Reach Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Granada Senior LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Houston, San Antonio, TX

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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central San Antonio. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,075.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Houston?

The cheapest apartment in Houston is Soap Factory Apartments which is listed at $810, while the average apartment in Houston costs $4,114.

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 126 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 $379 which is $3,735 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Houston.

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