
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the La Villita Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (48 Rentals)
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Soap Factory Apartments

527 Cedar St

308 Belmont

Calcasieu

Granada Senior Living

Main Plaza Apartments

Exchange Building

Room in Townhome on S Cherry St
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Refugio Place

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125 Adams St

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Art House

100 Labor Downtown Apartments

The Peanut Factory Lofts

Acero

The Continental Residences

HemisView Village

Cadillac Lofts - Residential
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The Flats at River North

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Heritage Plaza

Augusta Flats

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Inspire Downtown

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Trove Southtown

DNU The Travis Building

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Agave

Jones and Rio

907 Stricker Path
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226 S Hackberry St

Blue Star Arts Complex

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208 E Arsenal, Unit 1

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120 Omaha St

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West End on Frio

Rivera on Broadway Apartments

The Baldwin at St. Paul Square
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245 Losoya St

610 Virginia Blvd

Towers at the Majestic

THE'68

325 S Hackberry St

1010 South Flores

120 Ninth Street

Gallery Lofts

300 Main
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8616 Hill St

904 N Mesquite St

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La Villita, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in La Villita?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Villita Studio Apartments | $1,266 | $635 | $1,830 |
| La Villita 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,552 | $760 | $4,300 |
| La Villita 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,358 | $529 | $4,930 |
| La Villita 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,088 | $1,500 | $5,093 |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the La Villita Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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Cheapest Available La Villita Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the La Villita 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 $669. Here are the most affordable La Villita apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $529 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S4 | Studio,1BA | $669 |
| Granada Senior Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Main Plaza Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Refugio Place | The Fiesta (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Art House | E1-60 | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
| Rivera on Broadway Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,044 |
| 100 Labor Downtown Apartments | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| The Peanut Factory Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,070 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in La Villita, TX
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the La Villita area is the $1.50 price per square foot 208 E Arsenal Model at 208 E Arsenal, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value La Villita apartment is the 121-4 Model at Blue Star Arts Complex starting at $1,800 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La Villita apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208 E Arsenal, Unit 1 | 208 E Arsenal | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Blue Star Arts Complex | 121-4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Refugio Place | The River Walk (B1) | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| The Peanut Factory Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.58 |
| Cadillac Lofts - Residential | cl1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 125 Adams St | 125 Adams St | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| HemisView Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Acero | A1p | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S4 | Studio ,1BA | $1.49 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLa Villita, San Antonio, TX
Ranked #201
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La Villita Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in La Villita?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in La Villita is under $1,070.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in La Villita?
The cheapest apartment in La Villita is Soap Factory Apartments which is listed at $810, while the average apartment in La Villita costs $2,584.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in La Villita?
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 129 regular apartments in La Villita 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 Villita?
Cheap apartments in La Villita have an average cost of $477 which is $2,107 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La Villita.
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