Cheap Homes for Rent in North Downtown Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $700 (15 Rentals)

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property at 423 W Craig Pl

423 W Craig Pl

San AntonioTX78212

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property at 810 E Ashby Pl

810 E Ashby Pl

San AntonioTX78212

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property at 1023 N Cherry St

1023 N Cherry St

San AntonioTX78202

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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 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 FactoryS1Studio,1BA$554
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$795
200 E DeweyOne Bed1BR,1BA$850
Museum Reach LoftsE1Studio,1BA$855

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Downtown, TX

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Downtown area is the $0.94 price per square foot 15126 Nettleton Ml Model at 15126 Nettleton Ml in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value North Downtown apartment is the C2 Model at Lofts on Main starting at $2,265 with a $1.73 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.
15126 Nettleton Ml15126 Nettleton Ml4BR,3BA$0.94
Lofts on MainC23BR,3BA$1.73
Inspire DowntownA41BR,1BA$1.66
French Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.81
Compound at the ParkA21BR,1BA$1.67
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior ApartmentsAffordable1BR,1BA$1.14
The Lincoln1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.64
Cadillac LoftsE1Studio ,1BA$1.94
834 W Russell Pl, Unit 1834 W Russell Pl1BR,1BA$1.82
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in North Downtown?

There are currently 148 Apartments for Rent in North Downtown, TX with pricing that ranges from $529 to $12,331. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Downtown ranging from $710 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Downtown ranges from $710 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,451.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Downtown range from $875 to $12,331, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Texas Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in San Antonio

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. Welcome to San Antone', the smallest big city in Texas. San Antonio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.