Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Downtown Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $455 (67 Rentals)

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property at 421 Howard St
$895 - $950

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421 Howard St

San AntonioTX78212
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property at 212 Mclane St
$900 - $1,550
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212 Mclane St

San AntonioTX78212
property at 826 Erie Ave
$950
1 Bedroom Rentals
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826 Erie Ave

San AntonioTX78212

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property at 1020 W French Pl
$1,025 - $1,050
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1020 W French Pl

San AntonioTX78212
property at 850 E Erie Ave
$1,125 - $1,325

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Base Rent$1,125 - $1,325
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 12
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850 E Erie Ave

San AntonioTX78212
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property at 505 Wilmington Ave
$1,150

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Base Rent$1,150
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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505 Wilmington Ave, Unit B

505 Wilmington Ave
San AntonioTX78212
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Inspire Downtown
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$1,182 - $5,093

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Inspire Downtown

100 N Santa Rosa AveSan Antonio, TX 78207
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property at 522 E Myrtle St
$1,325

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522 E Myrtle St, Unit 101

522 E Myrtle St
San AntonioTX78212
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property at 709 E Elmira St
$1,470

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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709 E Elmira St

San AntonioTX78212

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LOCUST LIVING
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327 E Locust StSan Antonio, TX 78212
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200 E Courtland Pl
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200 E Courtland Pl

200 E Courtland PlSan Antonio, TX 78212
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Parkside Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

1010 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207

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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 1 Bed unit found at Museum Reach Lofts priced from $482. Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $529. Here are the most affordable North Downtown apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Museum Reach Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$482
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$529
The HowardEFF1BR,1BA$650
Soap Factory ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$810
One Eleven Park1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Exchange BuildingThe 03Studio,1BA$950
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$980
1020 W French Plz1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$995
Rivera on Broadway ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$1,048
The Flats at River NorthA1p1BR,1BA$1,072

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Downtown, TX

As of September 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Downtown area is the $0.58 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $529. The second greatest value North Downtown apartment is the Potomac Model at River View Apartments starting at $1,274 with a $1.43 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.
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.58
River View ApartmentsPotomac1BR,1BA$1.43
Soap Factory ApartmentsB22BR,1BA$1.38
Cadillac Lofts - Residentialcl1x21BR,2BA$1.65
Lofts on MainA21BR,1BA$1.52
One Eleven Park1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
1020 W French Plz1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.51
Compound at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1.76
Museum Reach Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
The HowardA11BR,1BA$1.27

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North Downtown, San Antonio, TX

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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 $1,072.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Downtown?

The cheapest apartment in North Downtown is Museum Reach Lofts which is listed at $482, while the average apartment in North Downtown costs $1,796.

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 96 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 $311 which is $1,485 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Downtown.

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