Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (90 Rentals)

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136 W Ridgewood Ct
$800 - $950
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136 W Ridgewood Ct

136 W Ridgewood CtSan Antonio, TX 78212
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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
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 812 W Russell Pl

$1,000

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812 W Russell Pl, Unit 814 B, Unit 814 B

812 W Russell Pl
San AntonioTX78212
property at 826 Erie Ave

$1,025

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826 Erie Ave

San AntonioTX78212

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LOCUST LIVING
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LOCUST LIVING

327 E Locust StSan Antonio, TX 78212
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The Howard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Howard

235 Howard StSan Antonio, TX 78212
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703 W Summit Ave
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703 W Summit Ave

703 W Summit AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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200 E Courtland Pl
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200 E Courtland Pl

200 E Courtland PlSan Antonio, TX 78212
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315 W Magnolia Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

315 W Magnolia Ave

315 W Magnolia AveSan Antonio, TX 78212

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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 Lofts on Main priced from $549. 643 West Summit Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Midtown San Antonio apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts on MainC2c- Shared Living1BR,1BA$549
643 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$795
New England VillageA41BR,1BA$928
Rivera on Broadway ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$990
Cadillac Lofts - Residentialcl1x21BR,2BA$1,012
Museum Reach Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,023

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown San Antonio, TX

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown San Antonio area is the $1.34 price per square foot Potomac Model at River View Apartments in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Midtown San Antonio apartment is the 719 W French Plz Model at 719 W French Plz, Unit 3 starting at $1,425 with a $1.68 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.
River View ApartmentsPotomac1BR,1BA$1.34
719 W French Plz, Unit 3719 W French Plz1BR,1BA$1.68
Cadillac Lofts - Residentialcl1x11BR,1BA$1.28
316 W Cypress St316 W Cypress St1BR,1BA$1.85
Museum Reach Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
New England VillageA41BR,1BA$1.47
136 W Ridgewood Ct136 W Ridgewood Ct1BR,1BA$1.39
643 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.23
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.59
303 Howard St., Unit Apt 201303 Howard St.1BR,1BA$1.76

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Midtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including San Antonio. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown San Antonio Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Midtown San Antonio?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Midtown San Antonio is at Lofts on Main listed at $979.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown San Antonio Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown San Antonio Apartment is $549 at Lofts on Main.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Midtown San Antonio Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Midtown San Antonio is starting from $1,137 at New England Village.

What is the most affordable Midtown San Antonio Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Midtown San Antonio Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River View Apartments and starts from $1,850.

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