
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (69 Rentals)
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905 W Lynwood Ave

413 E Courtland Pl

Laurel Apartments

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946 W Magnolia Ave

421 Howard St

212 Mclane St

2420 McCullough Ave, Unit 14C

438 Fulton Ave

130 E Craig Pl
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812 W Russell Pl, Unit 814 B

502 E Laurel

426 W Woodlawn Ave

401 W Lynwood Ave, Unit 4

218 E Rosewood Ave

239 E. Lullwood Ave., Unit Garage Apt

826 Erie Ave

1020 W French Pl

The Josephine

St Mary's & Elmira Flats
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706 E Euclid Ave, Unit La Villa #1

1820 N Comal

505 Wilmington Ave, Unit B

423 W Woodlawn Ave

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316 W Cypress St, Unit 1

247 E Lullwood Ave

River House

216 University Ave., Unit 102

723 E Euclid Ave

522 E Myrtle St, Unit 102
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1415 N Main Ave, Unit 1319

1415 N Main Ave, Unit 2469

604 W Hollywood Ave, Unit B

527 Fulton Ave

940 W Mulberry Ave, Unit Upstairs Rear 3

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1114 W Russell Plz, Unit 1114

1415 N Main Ave, Unit 1219

The Howard

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643 West Summit Ave
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200 E Courtland Pl

415 W Mistletoe Ave

315 W Magnolia Ave

1138 W Ashby Pl

San Pedro Square

1625 McCullough Ave

Tobin Lofts Phase II

Vista Flats

The Monte
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Midtown, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Studio Apartments | $1,345 | $455 | $1,817 |
| Midtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $549 | $3,900 |
| Midtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,338 | $570 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,864 | $1,297 | $10,000+ |
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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. 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 apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts on Main | C2c- Shared Living | 1BR,1BA | $549 |
| 643 West Summit Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Laurel Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| One Eleven Park | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Museum Reach Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,023 |
| French Place Apartments | Cozy One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,038 |
| St Mary's & Elmira Flats | Minimalist | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| River View Apartments | Potomac | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, TX
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown 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 apartment is the 316 W Cypress St Model at 316 W Cypress St, Unit 1 starting at $1,199 with a $1.79 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| River View Apartments | Potomac | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 316 W Cypress St, Unit 1 | 316 W Cypress St | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| One Eleven Park | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Museum Reach Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| St Mary's & Elmira Flats | Modernist | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 643 West Summit Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 239 E. Lullwood Ave., Unit Garage Apt | 239 E. Lullwood Ave. | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| French Place Apartments | Cozy One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Laurel Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Lofts on Main | C2c- Shared Living | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMidtown, San Antonio, TX
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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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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 $4,182.
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 33 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 $121 which is $4,061 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown.
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