Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (44 Rentals)

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property at 212 Mclane St

$1,000 - $1,550

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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212 Mclane St

San AntonioTX78212

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property at 232 Cornell Ave

$850 - $1,150

2 Bedroom Rentals

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232 Cornell Ave

San AntonioTX78201

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LOCUST LIVING
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LOCUST LIVING

327 E Locust StSan 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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315 W Magnolia Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

315 W Magnolia Ave

315 W Magnolia AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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San Pedro Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

San Pedro Square

2551 San Pedro AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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Tobin Lofts Phase II
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tobin Lofts Phase II

1509 N Main AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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Vista Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Flats

205 E Huisache AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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The Monte
Studio Apartments

The Monte

201 E Huisache AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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200 E Dewey
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

200 E Dewey

200 E Dewey PlSan Antonio, TX 78212
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The Lincoln
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The Lincoln

127 W Craig PlSan Antonio, TX 78212
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307 W Mistletoe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

307 W Mistletoe

307 W Mistletoe AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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St Mary's Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

St Mary's Flats

819 E Elmira StSan Antonio, TX 78212
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Park
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Park

404 E Park AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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Midtown, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Lofts on Main priced from $549. The Howard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts on MainC2c- Shared Living1BR,1BA$549
The HowardEFF1BR,1BA$650
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$795
The Cosmo1x11BR,1BA$825
Museum Reach LoftsE1Studio,1BA$870
River HouseE1Studio,1BA$1,074
French Place ApartmentsDeluxe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,174
St Mary's & Elmira FlatsMinimalist1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, TX

As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $1.45 price per square foot Potomac Model at River View Apartments in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Midtown 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 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River View ApartmentsPotomac1BR,1BA$1.45
719 W French Plz, Unit 3719 W French Plz1BR,1BA$1.68
316 W Cypress St316 W Cypress St1BR,1BA$2.24
The Cosmo1x11BR,1BA$1.25
St Mary's & Elmira FlatsModernist1BR,1BA$2.12
The HowardA11BR,1BA$1.27
Museum Reach LoftsE1Studio ,1BA$1.58
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.59
Lofts on MainS1Studio ,1BA$2.00
239 E. Lullwood Ave., Unit Garage Apt239 E. Lullwood Ave.1BR,1BA$2.05

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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, TX

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities 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 rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midtown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown is under $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown is Lofts on Main which is listed at $549, while the average apartment in Midtown costs $6,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown?

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 66 regular apartments in Midtown 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?

Cheap apartments in Midtown have an average cost of $192 which is $5,808 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Texas Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in San Antonio

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. Welcome to San Antone', the smallest big city in Texas. San Antonio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

Hi, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert and your guide to places to live around San Antonio colleges and universities. San Antonio, Texas, is one of the most dynamic cities in the Southwest.

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Live and Work: Best San Antonio Neighborhoods for Rent by Employer

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

Hello, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio has always been a major part of my life. I'm glad to share my thoughts with you.

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Remember the Alamo? Who could forget, right? But what else does the historic San Antonio, Texas, have to offer besides this national park complex? Hi! I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert on San Antonio.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.