Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Cantera Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (10 Rentals)

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Oaks at La Cantera
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks at La Cantera

15726 Chase Hill BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78256

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Broadstone Ranch
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Broadstone Ranch

5803 UTSA BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78249

La Cantera, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available La Cantera Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the La Cantera area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Onyx at Oslo priced from $825. Oaks at La Cantera has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $905. Here are the most affordable La Cantera apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Onyx at OsloMarble1BR,1BA$825
Oaks at La CanteraA11BR,1BA$905
The RowThe Row | 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$914

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Cantera, TX

As of October 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the La Cantera area is the $1.37 price per square foot C1 Model at Villas at College Park in the in the Bavarian Forest neighborhood starting from $2,017. The second greatest value La Cantera apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath 1-car Garage 1500 SqFt (1362 Net) Model at Mira Vista starting at $2,122 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Bavarian Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Cantera apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas at College ParkC13BR,2.5BA$1.37
Mira Vista3 Bed 2 Bath 1-car Garage 1500 SqFt (1362 Net)3BR,2BA$1.56
Reveal SkylineB12BR,2BA$1.78
PradoB3-2x22BR,2BA$1.13
Vista ColinaA41BR,1BA$1.50
High View2x2 Standard2BR,2BA$0.97
Broadstone RanchPecos1BR,1BA$1.60
The HighlineA11BR,1BA$1.64
The RowThe Row | 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.72
Oaks at La CanteraA11BR,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
La Cantera, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #153

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Texas including La Cantera, San Antonio, and the greater San Antonio area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the La Cantera Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Cantera Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in La Cantera?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in La Cantera is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Cantera?

The cheapest apartment in La Cantera is Onyx at Oslo which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in La Cantera costs $2,984.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in La Cantera?

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 15 regular apartments in La Cantera 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 La Cantera?

Cheap apartments in La Cantera have an average cost of $648 which is $2,336 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La Cantera.

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