Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (37 Rentals)

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Donaldson Villas
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Donaldson Villas

1315 Donaldson AveSan Antonio, TX 78228
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La Risa Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Risa Apartments

800 Babcock RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Chateau Orleans
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Orleans

3737 Fredericksburg RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Gardenwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gardenwood Apartments

1352 GardinaSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Summer Rose Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Rose Place

3122 Culebra RdSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Terrace House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace House

801 Gentleman RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Executive Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Apartments

158 De Chantle RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Tuscan Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tuscan Villas

1803 W Gramercy PlSan Antonio, TX 78201
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The Ascent
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ascent

1150 Babcock RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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816 Rivas St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

816 Rivas St

816 Rivas StSan Antonio, TX 78207

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Pepperidge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepperidge

1011 Vance Jackson RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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1400 North
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1400 North

1400 Gardina StSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Parkside Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

1010 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Parque De Oro
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parque De Oro

134 Babcock RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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The Fleetwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Fleetwood Apartments

615 Vance Jackson RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Jefferson, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jefferson area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at The Harrison Grant Apartments priced from $459. Woodlawn Ranch Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $569. Here are the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Harrison Grant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$459
Woodlawn Ranch ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$569
Balcones LoftsThe Balcones1BR,1BA$591
The Pointe at BabcockStudioStudio,1BA$625
643 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
703 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
Dakota San Antonio1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$703
816 Rivas St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725
Apartments Northwest1 bed\ 1 bath1BR,1BA$760
Vintage at Oak Hill0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, TX

As of January 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $1.11 price per square foot Oak Model at Beacon at Meridian in the in the Far West Side neighborhood starting from $1,569. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the 1170 sq. ft. Model at Donaldson Villas starting at $800 with a $0.68 price per square foot in the Near Northwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Beacon at MeridianOak3BR,2BA$1.11
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
Apartments Northwest2 bedroom\ 2 bath2BR,1BA$1.07
Magnolia FlatsB12BR,1BA$1.09
Sunrise Townhomes2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Apartments 361 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Woodlawn Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.12
Balcones LoftsThe Balcones1BR,1BA$0.95
643 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.23
The Pointe at BabcockStudioStudio ,1BA$1.24

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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
Jefferson, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #245

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

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3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Texas including Jefferson, San Antonio, and the greater San Antonio area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Jefferson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jefferson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jefferson is under $775.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson?

The cheapest apartment in Jefferson is Balcones Lofts which is listed at $591, while the average apartment in Jefferson costs $2,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jefferson?

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 20 regular apartments in Jefferson 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 Jefferson?

Cheap apartments in Jefferson have an average cost of $214 which is $2,036 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson.

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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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Hi, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert and your guide to places to live around San Antonio colleges and universities. San Antonio, Texas, is one of the most dynamic cities in the Southwest.

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!