Cheap Homes for Rent in the Near East Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (5 Rentals)

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218 Natalen Ave

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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, TX

As of August 18, 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 B2 Model at Residences at Grayson Heights starting at $2,334 with a $2.08 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
Residences at Grayson HeightsB22BR,2BA$2.08
514 E Carson St, Unit 514 E Carson514 E Carson St1BR,1BA$1.22
Residences at SaladoA11BR,1BA$1.33
710 E Grayson St, Unit 710710 E Grayson St2BR,1BA$2.00
Compound at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1.76
215 Eleanor Ave215 Eleanor Ave2BR,1BA$1.84
Brewster Place ApartmentsDownstairs 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.79
The BrackenridgeA11BR,1BA$2.14
127 Sandmeyer StStudioStudio ,1BA$2.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Near East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in Near East Side?

There are currently 98 Apartments for Rent in Near East Side, TX with pricing that ranges from $650 to $3,195. There are also 14 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Near East Side ranging from $590 to $3,695.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Near East Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Near East Side ranges from $590 to $3,695 with an average monthly rent of $1,599.

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