Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $499 (39 Rentals)

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property at 222 Army Blvd

$695

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Oct 12

222 Army Blvd

San AntonioTX78215

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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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319 Army Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

319 Army Blvd

319 Army BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78215
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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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711 E Carson
1 Bedroom Apartments

711 E Carson

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

Texana Apartments

701 E Grayson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
Corporate Housing
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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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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

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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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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. 711 E Carson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. 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
711 E Carson1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$750
Siegel Suites San AntonioStudioStudio,1BA$996
Residences at SaladoA11BR,1BA$999
Brewster Place ApartmentsDownstairs 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
1800 BroadwayE1Studio,1BA$1,079
Compound at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1,150
The BeverlyA11BR,1BA$1,217
The BrackenridgeA11BR,1BA$1,273

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, TX

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near East Side area is the $2.14 price per square foot The Yucca Model at the PARKER on E. Mulberry in the in the LoBro neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Near East Side apartment is the 514 E Carson St Model at 514 E Carson St, Unit 514 E Carson starting at $1,100 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Arena District 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.
the PARKER on E. MulberryThe Yucca2BR,2BA$2.14
514 E Carson St, Unit 514 E Carson514 E Carson St1BR,1BA$1.22
The BeverlyA11BR,1BA$1.57
Residences at SaladoA11BR,1BA$1.33
1800 BroadwayA11BR,1BA$2.08
710 E Grayson St, Unit 710710 E Grayson St2BR,1BA$2.00
Compound at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1.76
Brewster Place ApartmentsDownstairs 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
The BrackenridgeA11BR,1BA$2.14
127 Sandmeyer StStudioStudio ,1BA$2.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Near East Side, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #283

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

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2.5
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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 $1,273.

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 $1,547.

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 50 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 $820 which is $727 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near East Side.

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