
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Downtown Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (57 Rentals)
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Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments

Soap Factory Apartments

The Howard

823 W Euclid Ave

Laurel Apartments

818 Ogden St

614 E Dewey Pl

The Cosmo

1221 Broadway
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739 E Ashby Pl

814 W Russell Pl, Unit 814A

Exchange Building

The Flats at River North

910 N Frio St

The Josephine

River House

1800 Broadway

Inspire Downtown

1221 Broadway Lofts
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The Mosaic on Broadway

Jones and Rio

The Travis Building

The Continental Residences

St Mary's & Elmira Flats

3010 N St Mary's St

1415 N Main Ave

719 W French Plz, Unit 3
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1415 N Main Ave

300 Main

Tin Top Flats at the Creamery

1415 N Main Ave

1415 N Main Ave

The Can Plant Residences at Pearl

1415 N Main Ave

1415 N Main Ave

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200 E Courtland Pl

512-516 E Quincy St

Calcasieu

Parkside Apartments

1625 McCullough Ave

Tobin Lofts Phase II

200 E Dewey

The Lincoln

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Cadillac Lofts
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North Downtown, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,501 | $450 | $2,456 |
| North Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,888 | $650 | $5,237 |
| North Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,206 | $529 | $10,000+ |
| North Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,219 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| North Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,715 | $2,395 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $529 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S2 | Studio,1BA | $554 |
| The Howard | EFF | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Laurel Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| The Cosmo | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Calcasieu | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Museum Reach Lofts | E1 | Studio,1BA | $870 |
| The Lincoln | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Flats at River North | S1pa | Studio,1BA | $1,035 |
| Cadillac Lofts | B2 | Studio,1BA | $1,074 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Downtown, TX
As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Downtown area is the $1.45 price per square foot Potomac Model at River View Apartments in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value North Downtown apartment is the 719 W French Plz Model at 719 W French Plz, Unit 3 starting at $1,425 with a $1.68 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| River View Apartments | Potomac | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 719 W French Plz, Unit 3 | 719 W French Plz | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| The Cosmo | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Compound at the Park | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Cadillac Lofts | B8 | Studio ,1BA | $1.89 |
| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| The Howard | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Lincoln | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Laurel Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $1.52 |
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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 a cheap apartment in North Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Downtown is under $1,074.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in North Downtown is The Howard which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in North Downtown costs $9,104.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Downtown?
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 36 regular apartments in North Downtown 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 Downtown?
Cheap apartments in North Downtown have an average cost of $121 which is $8,983 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Downtown.
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