Cheap Homes for Rent in Jefferson Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (29 Rentals)

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property at 3116 W Ashby Pl

$410

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$410

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$410

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3116 W Ashby Pl

San AntonioTX78228
property at 2323 Arbor Pl

$650 - $750

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2323 Arbor Pl

San AntonioTX78207

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property at 812 W Russell Pl

$950

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$950

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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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812 W Russell Pl, Unit 814 B

812 W Russell Pl
San AntonioTX78212
property at 2426 Cincinnati Ave

$975

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$975

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$975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2426 Cincinnati Ave

San AntonioTX78228

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property at 820 W Olmos Dr

$1,000

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$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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820 W Olmos Dr

San AntonioTX78212

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property at 351 Altgelt Ave

$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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351 Altgelt Ave

San AntonioTX78201

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property at 1820 N Comal

$1,100

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$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1820 N Comal

San AntonioTX78212

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. Coral Gables Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $665. Here are the most affordable Jefferson apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Harrison Grant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$484
Coral Gables Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$665
Woods of BrookhollowStudio 480 sfStudio,1BA$696
1400 North1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$699
Fredericksburg Place ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$699
Dakota San Antonio1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$703
The AscentEff1BR,1BA$705
The GobiA21BR,1BA$749
816 Rivas St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$750
Bandera Flats ApartmentsAPT 1B1B1BR,1BA$785

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, TX

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Jefferson area is the $1.07 price per square foot 4 x 3 Poplar D1SFbt Model at Beacon at Meridian Rental Homes in the in the Far West Side neighborhood starting from $2,055. The second greatest value Jefferson apartment is the C1 Model at The Gobi starting at $1,400 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Jefferson 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 Meridian Rental Homes4 x 3 Poplar D1SFbt4BR,3BA$1.07
The GobiC13BR,2BA$1.17
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
Magnolia FlatsB12BR,1BA$1.07
The Sorento ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.16
Sunrise Townhomes2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Balcones LoftsThe Altgelt2BR,2BA$1.34
Woodlawn Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.12
Coral Gables Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.97
Loma Vista LoftsUnit A_FHA1BR,1BA$1.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jefferson, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #201

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson

What type of rentals are currently available in Jefferson?

There are currently 177 Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, TX with pricing that ranges from $504 to $3,067. There are also 122 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Jefferson ranging from $410 to $3,800.

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 $410 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,405.

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 $999 to $3,067, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $2,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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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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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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