Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near Northwest Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (31 Rentals)

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819 Zachry Dr

San AntonioTX78228
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Donaldson Villas
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Donaldson Villas

1315 Donaldson AveSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Chateau Orleans
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Orleans

3737 Fredericksburg RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Gardenwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gardenwood Apartments

1352 GardinaSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Executive Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Apartments

158 De Chantle RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Pepperidge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepperidge

1011 Vance Jackson RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Lawnwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lawnwood Apartments

3301 W Woodlawn AveSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Apartments Northwest
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apartments Northwest

2909 Fredericksburg RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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The Fleetwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Fleetwood Apartments

615 Vance Jackson RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Parque De Oro
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parque De Oro

134 Babcock RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Oaks on Bandera
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks on Bandera

1171 Bandera RdSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Sunrise Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Townhomes

900 BabcockSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Cheapest Available Near Northwest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near Northwest area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at 1400 North priced from $699. The Ascent has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable Near Northwest apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1400 North1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$699
The AscentEff1BR,1BA$705
Apartments 361 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$779
Fredericksburg Place ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$799
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1BA$800
The Sorento ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1,054

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near Northwest, TX

As of May 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near Northwest area is the $0.68 price per square foot 1170 sq. ft. Model at Donaldson Villas in the in the Near Northwest neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Near Northwest apartment is the B2 Model at The Sorento Apartments starting at $1,099 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Near Northwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near Northwest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
The Sorento ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.11
Apartments 361 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.99
The AscentA21BR,1BA$1.81
Fredericksburg Place ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.66
1400 North1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.49

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near Northwest Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near Northwest?

The cheapest apartment in Near Northwest is 1400 North which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Near Northwest costs $1,144.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near Northwest?

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 4 regular apartments in Near Northwest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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