
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lavaca Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $600 (40 Rentals)
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121 Douglas Way St, Unit C

113 S Olive St, Unit A

217 Lotus St
111 S Olive St

531 Cedar St

Refugio Place

Granada Senior Living
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The Legacy at Piedmont - Seniors 62 and over

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Trove Southtown

231 Cactus St

109 Gravel St

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1221 Delaware St

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206 Rigsby Ave

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506 W Drexel Ave

120 Omaha St

The Baldwin at St. Paul Square

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203 Devine St

1010 South Flores

708 Nevada St

803 Piedmont Ave
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Lavaca, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lavaca?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavaca Studio Apartments | $1,274 | $899 | $1,730 |
| Lavaca 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,597 | $650 | $4,375 |
| Lavaca 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,255 | $1,195 | $4,930 |
| Lavaca 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,042 | $1,299 | $3,010 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Lavaca Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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Cheapest Available Lavaca Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lavaca area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Refugio Place priced from $867. Granada Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Lavaca apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refugio Place | The Fiesta (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $867 |
| Granada Senior Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Main Plaza Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| The Legacy at Piedmont - Seniors 62 and over | A160 | 1BR,1BA | $1,006 |
| Southtown Flats | E2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,009 |
| Art House | E2-80 | Studio,1BA | $1,035 |
| The Continental Residences | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| Agave | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,117 |
| THE'68 | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,121 |
| HemisView Village | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,176 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lavaca, TX
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lavaca 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 Lavaca apartment is the The Water Park (C1) Model at Refugio Place starting at $1,540 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lavaca 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 |
| Refugio Place | The Water Park (C1) | 3BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Blue Star Arts Complex | 121-4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| The Legacy at Piedmont - Seniors 62 and over | B180 | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| The Baldwin at St. Paul Square | A6C | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| HemisView Village | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Trove Southtown | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Southtown Flats | E2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Art House | E2-80 | Studio ,1BA | $1.88 |
| Granada Senior Living | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lavaca Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lavaca?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lavaca is under $1,176.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lavaca?
The cheapest apartment in Lavaca is Refugio Place which is listed at $867, while the average apartment in Lavaca costs $1,983.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lavaca?
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 127 regular apartments in Lavaca 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 Lavaca?
Cheap apartments in Lavaca have an average cost of $1,208 which is $775 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lavaca.
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