Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Southeast Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (14 Rentals)

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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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City-Base Vista
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City-Base Vista

2566 Goliad RdSan Antonio, TX 78223
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Legacy Brooks
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy Brooks

7035 Pickwell DrSan Antonio, TX 78223

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Cheapest Available Lower Southeast Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Southeast Side area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Ridge at Southcross priced from $795. River City Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Lower Southeast Side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridge at Southcross1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
River City Garden Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$800
Marigold ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$800
Oak Meadow VillaA11BR,1BA$809
City-Base VistaLACKLANDStudio,1BA$830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Southeast Side, TX

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Southeast Side area is the $1.18 price per square foot C1 Model at Sereno Park Apartments in the in the Lakeside neighborhood starting from $1,354. The second greatest value Lower Southeast Side apartment is the A1, A3, A4 Model at Masters Ranch starting at $899 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the East side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Southeast Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sereno Park ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.18
Masters RanchA1, A3, A41BR,1BA$1.18
Ridge at Southcross1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.15
The StellaA1BR,1BA$1.26
Spanish Crest ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$1.55
Legacy BrooksA11BR,1BA$1.77
Anderson at BrooksA11BR,1BA$1.67
Oak Meadow VillaA11BR,1BA$1.42
Marigold ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.43
City-Base VistaELLINGTON1BR,1BA$2.20

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Southeast Side Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Southeast Side?

The cheapest apartment in Lower Southeast Side is Ridge at Southcross which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Lower Southeast Side costs $1,354.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Southeast Side?

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 9 regular apartments in Lower Southeast Side 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 Lower Southeast Side?

Cheap apartments in Lower Southeast Side have an average cost of $559 which is $795 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Southeast Side.

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