Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (60 Rentals)

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The Bristol
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bristol

7810 Old Tezel RdSan Antonio, TX 78250
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Hearthstone
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hearthstone

8801 Cinnamon Creek DrSan Antonio, TX 78240
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The Iris Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Iris Apartments

8722 Cinnamon Creek DrSan Antonio, TX 78240
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The Frederick
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Frederick

4801 Gus Eckert RdSan Antonio, TX 78240
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Northwest Side, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Side area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Cornerstone At Overlook priced from $618. The Branch at Medical Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $638. Here are the most affordable Northwest Side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cornerstone At OverlookA11BR,1BA$618
The Branch at Medical CenterE1-DStudio,1BA$638
Mosaic at Medical CenterA11BR,1BA$664
The Hills on HuebnerA11BR,1BA$675
The FrederickE1Studio,1BA$704
Silver Creek ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$708
University Cove Apartments0 Bedroom 0 FP on all StudiosStudio,1BA$709
Westchase Apartments1 BEDROOM 1 BATH STUDIO 440 SQ. FT.1BR,1BA$756
Walnut HillLamplighter1BR,1BA$759
Riverstone ApartmentsAStudio,1BA$780

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Side, TX

As of July 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Side area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Heron on Hausman in the in the Bavarian Forest neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Northwest Side apartment is the 3x3 A Model at The Iris Apartments starting at $1,230 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Oakland Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heron on Hausman2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.13
The Iris Apartments3x3 A3BR,3BA$0.83
Landmark GrandviewTwo bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.13
Spring Time Apartments3/23BR,2BA$0.95
Green Oaks at Medical Apartments2X2 with Granite and stainless appliances2BR,2BA$1.14
MaderaB22BR,2BA$0.83
Spice CreekCayenne Pepper2BR,2BA$1.04
PradoB2-2x22BR,2BA$1.16
Plaza DeVilleMountain Laurel1BR,1BA$1.14
Cornerstone At OverlookA11BR,1BA$1.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northwest Side, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #11

Among neighborhoods in San Antonio, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northwestern San Antonio, TX. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Northwest Side Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Side is under $780.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Side?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Side is Cornerstone At Overlook which is listed at $618, while the average apartment in Northwest Side costs $2,025.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Side?

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 46 regular apartments in Northwest Side 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 Northwest Side?

Cheap apartments in Northwest Side have an average cost of $462 which is $1,563 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Side.

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