Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Downtown Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (46 Rentals)

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614 E Dewey Pl

San AntonioTX78212

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LOCUST LIVING
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LOCUST LIVING

327 E Locust StSan Antonio, TX 78212
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200 E Courtland Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 E Courtland Pl

200 E Courtland PlSan Antonio, TX 78212
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Calcasieu
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Calcasieu

214 Broadway StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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Parkside Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

1010 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Tobin Lofts Phase II
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tobin Lofts Phase II

1509 N Main AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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The Lincoln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lincoln

127 W Craig PlSan Antonio, TX 78212

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Vista Verde Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Verde Apartments

810 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Cadillac Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cadillac Lofts

317 Lexington AveSan Antonio, TX 78215
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Towers at the Majestic
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Towers at the Majestic

222 E Houston StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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St Mary's Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

St Mary's Flats

819 E Elmira StSan Antonio, TX 78212
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120 Ninth Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

120 Ninth Street

120 9th StSan Antonio, TX 78215
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Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park

404 E Park AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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Southline
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southline

226 Newell AveSan Antonio, TX 78215

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North Downtown, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Downtown area of San Antonio, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments priced from $529. Soap Factory Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $554. Here are the most affordable North Downtown apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$529
Soap Factory ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$554
The HowardEFF1BR,1BA$749
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$795
The Cosmo1x11BR,1BA$849
200 E DeweyOne Bed1BR,1BA$850
CalcasieuA71BR,1BA$851
Museum Reach LoftsE1Studio,1BA$870
The Lincoln1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
Rivera on Broadway ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$978

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Downtown, TX

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Downtown area is the $0.97 price per square foot 302 Lamar St Model at 302 Lamar St, Unit 1 in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value North Downtown apartment is the 402 E Dewey Pl Model at 402 E Dewey Pl, Unit 101 starting at $1,550 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
302 Lamar St, Unit 1302 Lamar St4BR,2.5BA$0.97
402 E Dewey Pl, Unit 101402 E Dewey Pl3BR,2BA$1.55
River View ApartmentsPotomac1BR,1BA$1.45
The Cosmo1x11BR,1BA$1.17
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior ApartmentsAffordable1BR,1BA$1.14
The HowardA11BR,1BA$1.38
The Lincoln1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.55
Museum Reach LoftsE1Studio ,1BA$1.58
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.59
Soap Factory ApartmentsS2Studio ,1BA$1.52

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Downtown, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #148

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Texas including North Downtown, San Antonio, and the greater San Antonio area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Downtown is at Soap Factory Apartments listed at $554.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Downtown Apartment is $673 at Soap Factory Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Downtown is starting from $529 at Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments.

What is the most affordable North Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Calcasieu and starts from $1,183.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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