Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (70 Rentals)

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property at 421 Howard St

$895 - $950

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$895 - $950
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$895 - $950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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421 Howard St

San AntonioTX78212

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property at 812 W Russell Pl

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

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

812 W Russell Pl
San AntonioTX78212
property at 212 Mclane St

$1,000 - $1,550

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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212 Mclane St

San AntonioTX78212
property at 826 Erie Ave

$1,050

1 Bedroom Rentals

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826 Erie Ave

San AntonioTX78212

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property at 850 E Erie Ave

$1,075 - $1,275

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$1,075 - $1,275
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$1,075 - $1,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 15

850 E Erie Ave

San AntonioTX78212
property at 1820 N Comal

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1820 N Comal

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
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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property at 825 W Russell Pl

$700

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$700
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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825 W Russell Pl

San AntonioTX78212
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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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The Cosmo
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Cosmo

111 E Park 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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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
643 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$795
River HouseE1Studio,1BA$981
Museum Reach Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,023
River View ApartmentsPotomac1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, TX

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $1.59 price per square foot 403 Gillespie St Model at 403 Gillespie St, Unit Emma Suite in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the 2511 N Flores St Model at 2511 N Flores St, Unit 2 starting at $1,175 with a $1.07 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.
403 Gillespie St, Unit Emma Suite403 Gillespie St2BR,1BA$1.59
2511 N Flores St, Unit 22511 N Flores St2BR,1BA$1.07
River View ApartmentsPotomac1BR,1BA$1.34
719 W French Plz, Unit 3719 W French Plz1BR,1BA$1.68
806 E Ashby Pl, Unit 1806 E Ashby Pl1BR,1BA$1.53
French Place ApartmentsDeluxe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.73
Museum Reach Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
The HowardA11BR,1BA$1.27
643 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.23
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.59

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Midtown, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #292

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

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3.5
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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 $5,399.

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 44 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 $153 which is $5,246 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown.

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