Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeside Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (41 Rentals)

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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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Cielo Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cielo Hills

2819 SE Military DrSan Antonio, TX 78223
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The Ivy
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ivy

4550 Lavender LnSan Antonio, TX 78220
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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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Diamante Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Diamante Apartments

3735 E Commerce StSan Antonio, TX 78219
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342 Vine St

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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 3 Beds unit found at Seven07 Lofts priced from $599. South Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Lakeside apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seven07 LoftsC33BR,2BA$599
South Hill Apartments1x1 SM1BR,1BA$790
Marigold ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$790
Ridge at Southcross1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Cielo Hills632 sq feet1BR,1BA$795
Oak Meadow VillaA11BR,1BA$809
Hidden Lake Mobile Home ParkLot 721BR,1BA$819
City-Base VistaLACKLANDStudio,1BA$860
The StellaA1BR,1BA$910
The Townes Townhomes1 Bed/ 1.5 Bath1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeside, TX

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakeside area is the $1.04 price per square foot C2 Model at Westmount at Houston Street in the in the East side neighborhood starting from $1,380. The second greatest value Lakeside apartment is the B2 Model at Sereno Park Apartments starting at $1,330 with a $1.39 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.
Westmount at Houston StreetC23BR,2BA$1.04
Sereno Park ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.39
Ridge at Southcross2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.18
Cielo Hills895 sq feet3BR,1BA$1.24
The Townes Townhomes1 Bed/ 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.15
Costa Cadiz1bed1BR,1BA$1.32
Masters RanchA1, A3, A41BR,1BA$1.26
Alsbury FarmsA21BR,1BA$1.38
The StellaA1BR,1BA$1.34
Seven07 LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.39

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Lakeside, San Antonio, TX

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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 $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeside?

The cheapest apartment in Lakeside is South Hill Apartments which is listed at $790, while the average apartment in Lakeside costs $2,530.

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 28 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 $102 which is $2,428 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeside.

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