Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near Northwest Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (23 Rentals)

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Donaldson Villas
2 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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La Risa Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Risa Apartments

800 Babcock 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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1400 North
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1400 North

1400 Gardina StSan 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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Near Northwest, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near Northwest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near Northwest area of San Antonio, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at The Mirabella Senior Apartments priced from $599. Regency Grove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Near Northwest apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mirabella Senior ApartmentsJasmine2BR,2BA$599
Regency Grove ApartmentsEFF- DesignerStudio,1BA$650
The Harrison Grant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$679
The Ascent Apartmentsefficiency1BR,1BA$705
Alegria del Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near Northwest, TX

As of June 19, 2025 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 2 Bedroom Model at Tigoni Villas starting at $1,193 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
Tigoni Villas2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
Lawnwood ApartmentsH3BR,1BA$0.90
Woodlawn Ranch ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.01
The Sorento ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.23
Apartments 361 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.01
1405 Donaldson Ave, Unit 1405 Donaldson1405 Donaldson Ave2BR,1BA$1.23
Alegria del Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
Fredericksburg Place ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.32
The Mirabella Senior ApartmentsMiraSol1BR,1BA$1.23

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Near Northwest, San Antonio, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near Northwest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Near Northwest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near Northwest is under $959.

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

The cheapest apartment in Near Northwest is Regency Grove Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Near Northwest costs $2,259.

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 13 regular apartments in Near Northwest 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 Northwest?

Cheap apartments in Near Northwest have an average cost of $204 which is $2,055 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near Northwest.

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