Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeside Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (46 Rentals)

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Spanish Spur
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Spur

6835 Pecan Valley DrSan Antonio, TX 78223
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Southcross Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southcross Villas

3907 E Southcross BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78222
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Terra
1 Bedroom Apartments

Terra

4747 Rigsby AveSan Antonio, TX 78222
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Saddlecrest
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Saddlecrest

5475 Southcross Ranch RdSan Antonio, TX 78222
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The Ivy
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ivy

4550 Lavender LnSan Antonio, TX 78220
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Marigold Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marigold Apartments

2303 Goliad RdSan Antonio, TX 78223
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Oak Meadow Villa
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Meadow Villa

2929 Rigsby AveSan Antonio, TX 78222

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City-Base Vista
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City-Base Vista

2566 Goliad RdSan Antonio, TX 78223
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Diamante Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Diamante Apartments

3735 E Commerce StSan Antonio, TX 78219
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The Townes Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Townes Townhomes

2802 Lasses BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78223
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Lakeside, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakeside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakeside area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Lofts at Creekview priced from $444. South Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Lakeside apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts at CreekviewA21BR,1BA$444
South Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Highland Hills1A1BR,1BA$765
Marigold ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$800
Oak Meadow VillaA11BR,1BA$809
Alsbury FarmsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$850
City-Base VistaLACKLANDStudio,1BA$860
Masters RanchA1, A3, A41BR,1BA$899
Anderson at BrooksA11BR,1BA$919
The StellaC23BR,2BA$939

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeside, TX

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakeside area is the $1.09 price per square foot C1 Model at Houston Street Townhomes in the in the East side neighborhood starting from $1,370. The second greatest value Lakeside apartment is the C1-M Model at Copper Pointe starting at $1,542 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the East side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakeside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Houston Street TownhomesC13BR,2BA$1.09
Copper PointeC1-M3BR,2BA$1.30
Costa Cadiz2bed2BR,2BA$1.12
The Kennedy ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.38
Seven07 LoftsB2BR,2BA$1.14
Sereno Park ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.38
Greenline NorthB1 2x22BR,2BA$1.35
Masters RanchA1, A3, A41BR,1BA$1.18
Rosemont at Highland Park1x11BR,1BA$1.34
The Ravello1x11BR,1BA$1.35

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Live and Work: Best San Antonio Neighborhoods for Rent by Employer

Looking for an apartment in San Antonio? Discover the best neighborhoods to rent near major employers like HEB, USAA, and the Medical Center. Find the perfect fit for your commute and lifestyle.

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the San Antonio metro area. Find your perfect SATX Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeLiving.com

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lakeside, San Antonio, TX

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Texas including Lakeside, 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 rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakeside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lakeside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakeside is under $939.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeside?

The cheapest apartment in Lakeside is Lofts at Creekview which is listed at $444, while the average apartment in Lakeside costs $2,623.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakeside?

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 51 regular apartments in Lakeside 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 Lakeside?

Cheap apartments in Lakeside have an average cost of $231 which is $2,392 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeside.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Texas Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in San Antonio

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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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

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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Live and Work: Best San Antonio Neighborhoods for Rent by Employer

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

Hello, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio has always been a major part of my life. I'm glad to share my thoughts with you.

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Discover the SATX Local Vibe: An Insider's Look Into the Life of Renting in San Antonio

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Remember the Alamo? Who could forget, right? But what else does the historic San Antonio, Texas, have to offer besides this national park complex? Hi! I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert on San Antonio.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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.