Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakeside Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (63 Rentals)

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property at 2802 Lasses Blvd

2802 Lasses Blvd

San AntonioTX78223
property at 526 Cooper St

526 Cooper St

San AntonioTX78210

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315 Pool Dr

San AntonioTX78223

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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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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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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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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 Studio unit found at South Hill Apartments priced from $700. Ridge at Southcross has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Lakeside apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
South Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Ridge at SouthcrossStudioStudio,1BA$725
SaddlecrestLot 1291BR,1BA$749
Highland Hills1A1BR,1BA$765
Oak Meadow VillaA11BR,1BA$809
Hidden Lake Mobile Home ParkLot 721BR,1BA$819
Marigold ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$820
City-Base VistaLACKLANDStudio,1BA$830
Alsbury FarmsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$895
The StellaB22BR,2BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakeside, TX

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakeside area is the $0.94 price per square foot C2 Model at Houston Street Townhomes in the in the East side neighborhood starting from $1,243. The second greatest value Lakeside apartment is the C1-M Model at Copper Pointe starting at $1,408 with a $1.19 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 TownhomesC23BR,2BA$0.94
Copper PointeC1-M3BR,2BA$1.19
Villas at Echo EastB32BR,2BA$1.31
The Townes Townhomes1 Bed/ 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.15
1331 Avant Ave, Unit #11331 Avant Ave1BR,1BA$1.24
Masters RanchA1, A3, A41BR,1BA$1.38
The Ravello1x11BR,1BA$1.35
Sereno Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.35
The StellaA1BR,1BA$1.34
Seven07 LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.39

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lakeside, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #289

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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 $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakeside?

The cheapest apartment in Lakeside is Saddlecrest which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Lakeside costs $2,529.

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 57 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 $182 which is $2,347 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakeside.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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.

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

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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