
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (108 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the North Central San Antonio area of San Antonio.


The Escapade

Palatia Apartment Homes

Room in Apartment on Starcrest Dr

The Lennox

Villa Rodriguez

Astra

Villa Navarone

Grove

Sunset Canyon
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Sky at Salado Creek

Solara Apartment Homes

Harper at the Park

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Tuscany Park Apartments

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The WerX
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Summit at Henderson Pass

Vista Crossing

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The Wren Apartments

Hillcreste at Thousand Oaks

Summer Creek

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Ashley Oaks

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Vista at Interpark

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The Abbey At Copper Creek

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Summit at Salado Creek

La Calera Apartments

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Remington Ranch

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Blair at Bitters

The Broadwater at Salado Creek

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Landera

Villas Of Vista Del Norte

Royal Palms

Cielo Apartments
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North Central San Antonio, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Central San Antonio?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central San Antonio Studio Apartments | $668 | $549 | $1,529 |
| North Central San Antonio 1 Bedroom Apartments | $988 | $499 | $1,995 |
| North Central San Antonio 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,285 | $699 | $6,846 |
| North Central San Antonio 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $1,200 | $4,975 |
| North Central San Antonio 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $1,599 | $1,599 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 108 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the North Central San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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Cheapest Available North Central San Antonio Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Central San Antonio area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Moss Landing priced from $499. The Escapade has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $549. Here are the most affordable North Central San Antonio apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Landing | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $499 |
| The Escapade | E1 | Studio,1BA | $549 |
| Palatia Apartment Homes | E1 | Studio,1BA | $550 |
| The Lennox | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $575 |
| Villa Rodriguez | 1x1 474 sq. ft. | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
| Astra | Studio | Studio,1BA | $615 |
| Sunset Canyon | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $647 |
| The Mila Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $649 |
| Sky at Salado Creek | 1-1 Classic | 1BR,1BA | $669 |
| Chestnut Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $685 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central San Antonio, TX
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central San Antonio area is the $1.08 price per square foot C1 Model at Distinction Apartment Homes in the in the North Central San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value North Central San Antonio apartment is the Charter Oak Model at Broken Oak Townhomes starting at $1,250 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the North Central San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Central San Antonio apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distinction Apartment Homes | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Broken Oak Townhomes | Charter Oak | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.08 |
| Sahara Suites Apartments | 2 bedroom, 1 bath - Downstairs | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Emerald Village | Beryl | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| The Palms at 8800 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Biltmore Park Apartments | C11 711 | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Summer Creek | One Bedroom/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Uptown Heights | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| The Escapade | E1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.12 |
| Moss Landing | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including North Central San Antonio, San Antonio, and the greater San Antonio area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Central San Antonio Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Central San Antonio?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Central San Antonio is under $685.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Central San Antonio?
The cheapest apartment in North Central San Antonio is Moss Landing which is listed at $499, while the average apartment in North Central San Antonio costs $15,968.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Central San Antonio?
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 93 regular apartments in North Central San Antonio 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 North Central San Antonio?
Cheap apartments in North Central San Antonio have an average cost of $194 which is $15,774 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Central San Antonio.
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