
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lavaca Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $600 (45 Rentals)
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527 Cedar St

113 S Olive St, Unit A

1816 E Houston St

111 S Olive St, Unit #A

111 S Olive St, Unit #B

311 S St Mary's St

121 Douglas Way St, Unit B

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418 E Highland Blvd

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Art House

100 Labor Downtown Apartments

307 E Lambert St
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The Continental Residences

Blue Star Arts Complex

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Trove Southtown

109 Gravel St

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Heritage Plaza

803 Piedmont Ave

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Agave

121 Douglas Way St
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907 Iowa St

838 Nevada St

339 Kayton Ave, Unit 1

506 W Drexel Ave

710 Virginia Blvd

The Baldwin at St. Paul Square

802 Montana St

1722 S St Mary's St

325 S Hackberry St
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THE'68

708 Nevada St

413 Probandt St

114 Jacobs St

211 Utah St

142 Porter St
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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 | $1,297 | $690 | $2,068 |
| Lavaca 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,536 | $650 | $4,414 |
| Lavaca 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,393 | $1,243 | $4,930 |
| Lavaca 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,915 | $1,295 | $3,113 |
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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 |
| Southtown Flats | E1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Art House | E1-60 | Studio,1BA | $1,030 |
| 100 Labor Downtown Apartments | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| The Continental Residences | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,140 |
| Blue Star Arts Complex | F1 | Studio,1BA | $1,155 |
| Heritage Plaza | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,232 |
| Agave | E1 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,268 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lavaca, TX
As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lavaca area is the $1.15 price per square foot F2 Model at Blue Star Arts Complex in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,265. The second greatest value Lavaca apartment is the The Water Park (C1) Model at Refugio Place starting at $1,540 with a $1.49 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Arts Complex | F2 | Studio ,1BA | $1.15 |
| Refugio Place | The Water Park (C1) | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| The Baldwin at St. Paul Square | A3Hp | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Trove Southtown | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Granada Senior Living | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Southtown Flats | E1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.02 |
| THE'68 | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
| Art House | E1-60 | Studio ,1BA | $2.23 |
| 100 Labor Downtown Apartments | E5 | Studio ,1BA | $2.51 |
| Heritage Plaza | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
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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 $1,268.
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 $1,597.
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 99 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 $640 which is $957 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lavaca.
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