Cheap Homes for Rent in the Jefferson Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (31 Rentals)

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1033 Rivas St

San AntonioTX78207

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property at 1604 W Hollywood Ave
$945

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1604 W Hollywood Ave, Unit 1604

1604 W Hollywood Ave
San AntonioTX78201
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$998

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820 W Olmos Dr

San AntonioTX78212

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6611 Southpoint St

San AntonioTX78229

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 $484. The Ascent has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Harrison Grant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$484
The AscentEff1BR,1BA$599
Coral Gables Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$665
Vintage at Oak Hill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
The Pointe at Babcock1x1D1BR,1BA$695
1400 North1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$695
Woods of BrookhollowStudio 480 sfStudio,1BA$696
The GobiA21BR,1BA$699
Dakota San Antonio1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$703
643 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, TX

As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $1.17 price per square foot C1 Model at The Gobi in the in the Jefferson neighborhood starting from $1,400. 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.
The GobiC13BR,2BA$1.17
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
1114 W Russell Plz, Unit 11141114 W Russell Plz2BR,1BA$1.22
Jackson Flats Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.93
Sunrise Townhomes2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Vintage at Oak Hill2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.02
Magnolia FlatsA41BR,1BA$1.08
Woodlawn Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.12
Coral Gables Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.97
The Pointe at Babcock1x1B1BR,1BA$1.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson

What type of rentals are currently available in Jefferson?

There are currently 182 Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, TX with pricing that ranges from $504 to $2,939. There are also 106 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jefferson ranging from $500 to $3,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Jefferson?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Jefferson ranges from $500 to $3,495 with an average monthly rent of $1,435.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Jefferson?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Jefferson range from $798 to $2,939, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $3,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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