Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (38 Rentals)

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The Beverly
$867 - $1,568
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The Beverly

123 Brackenridge AveSan Antonio, TX 78209
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Grayson Ridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grayson Ridge

717 E Grayson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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208 Victor St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

208 Victor St

208 Victor StSan Antonio, TX 78209
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The Native
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Native

819 E Grayson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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813 E. Carson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

813 E. Carson

813 E Carson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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Texana Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Texana Apartments

701 E Grayson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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East Azul Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Azul Apartments

831 E Grayson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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711 E Carson
1 Bedroom Apartments

711 E Carson

711 E Carson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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315 Spofford Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

315 Spofford Ave

315 Spofford AveSan Antonio, TX 78208
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Grayson By The Pearl
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grayson By The Pearl

733 E Grayson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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The WestFort Broadway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The WestFort Broadway

333 Brahan BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78215
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119 Andrews
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

119 Andrews

119 AndrewsSan Antonio, TX 78209
property at 218 Natalen Ave

$975

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218 Natalen Ave

San AntonioTX78209
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1623 N Interstate 35
1 Bedroom Apartments

1623 N Interstate 35

1623 I-35 Frontage rdSan Antonio, TX 78208
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1318 Willow
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1318 Willow

1318 WillowSan Antonio, TX 78208

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property at 143 Lucas St

$1,295

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143 Lucas St

San AntonioTX78209
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Artisan at Salado Creek
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Artisan at Salado Creek

3644 Binz Engleman RdSan Antonio, TX 78219
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Near East Side, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near East Side area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at 127 Sandmeyer St priced from $750. The Beverly has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $867. Here are the most affordable Near East Side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
127 Sandmeyer StStudio1BR,1BA$750
The BeverlyE1Studio,1BA$867
Residences at SaladoA11BR,1BA$899
Siegel Suites San AntonioStudioStudio,1BA$996
Brewster Place ApartmentsDownstairs 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
Compound at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1,150
the PARKER on E. MulberryThe FigStudio,1BA$1,299
The BrackenridgeA61BR,1BA$1,310
Residences at Grayson HeightsA61BR,1BA$1,440
Encore GraysonA1.11BR,1BA$1,441

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, TX

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near East Side area is the $2.01 price per square foot B2 Model at Residences at Grayson Heights in the in the Arena District neighborhood starting from $2,259. The second greatest value Near East Side apartment is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Luma Condominiums starting at $1,895 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the LoBro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Residences at Grayson HeightsB22BR,2BA$2.01
Luma Condominiums1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.94
The BrackenridgeA111BR,1BA$1.86
Encore GraysonA2.41BR,1BA$2.06
Residences at SaladoA11BR,1BA$1.20
Compound at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1.76
Brewster Place ApartmentsDownstairs 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
the PARKER on E. MulberryThe FigStudio ,1BA$3.04
The BeverlyE1Studio ,1BA$2.28
127 Sandmeyer StStudioStudio ,1BA$2.03

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Near East Side, San Antonio, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near East Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Near East Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near East Side is under $1,441.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near East Side?

The cheapest apartment in Near East Side is 127 Sandmeyer St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Near East Side costs $2,184.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near East Side?

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 15 regular apartments in Near East Side 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 Near East Side?

Cheap apartments in Near East Side have an average cost of $1,422 which is $762 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near East Side.

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