Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (86 Rentals)

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property at 421 Howard St

$895 - $950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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421 Howard St

San AntonioTX78212
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765 Fulton Ave, Unit 1
$900
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$900
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765 Fulton Ave, Unit 1

765 Fulton AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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property at 212 Mclane St

$900 - $1,550

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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212 Mclane St

San AntonioTX78212

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property at 826 Erie Ave

$995

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826 Erie Ave

San AntonioTX78212
property at 850 E Erie Ave

$1,125 - $1,325

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$1,125 - $1,325
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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850 E Erie Ave

San AntonioTX78212
property at 505 Wilmington Ave

$1,150

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$1,150
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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505 Wilmington Ave, Unit B

505 Wilmington Ave
San AntonioTX78212

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property at 522 E Myrtle St

$1,325

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522 E Myrtle St, Unit 102

522 E Myrtle St
San AntonioTX78212
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The Howard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Howard

235 Howard StSan Antonio, TX 78212
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LOCUST LIVING
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LOCUST LIVING

327 E Locust StSan Antonio, TX 78212
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703 W Summit Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

703 W Summit Ave

703 W Summit AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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200 E Courtland Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 E Courtland Pl

200 E Courtland PlSan Antonio, TX 78212
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Midtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown San Antonio Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown San Antonio area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Museum Reach Lofts priced from $482. 643 West Summit Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable Midtown San Antonio apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Museum Reach Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$482
643 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$649
One Eleven Park1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$980
French Place ApartmentsCozy One Bedroom1BR,1BA$993
1020 W French Plz1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$995
Rivera on Broadway ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$1,048

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown San Antonio, TX

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown San Antonio area is the $1.22 price per square foot 437 W Magnolia Ave Model at 437 W Magnolia Ave, Unit Ballroom in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Midtown San Antonio apartment is the C1 Model at New England Village starting at $1,595 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown San Antonio apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
437 W Magnolia Ave, Unit Ballroom437 W Magnolia Ave3BR,2BA$1.22
New England VillageC13BR,2BA$1.24
1041 W Kings Hwy, Unit 1041 W Kings Hwy1041 W Kings Hwy2BR,1BA$0.96
1002 W Mulberry Ave, Unit 1011002 W Mulberry Ave2BR,1BA$1.40
Lofts on MainB12BR,2BA$1.48
One Eleven Park1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
1020 W French Plz1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.51
Museum Reach Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
765 Fulton Ave, Unit 1765 Fulton Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
643 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.18

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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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Midtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown San Antonio Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midtown San Antonio?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown San Antonio is under $1,048.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown San Antonio?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown San Antonio is Museum Reach Lofts which is listed at $482, while the average apartment in Midtown San Antonio costs $1,799.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown San Antonio?

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 63 regular apartments in Midtown San Antonio 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 Midtown San Antonio?

Cheap apartments in Midtown San Antonio have an average cost of $272 which is $1,527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown San Antonio.

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