
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (100 Rentals)
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Cornerstone At Overlook

Hearthstone

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Valor Hill Apartments

Spice Creek

Oaks of Northgate Apartment Homes

The Frederick

Residences at Medical

The Hills on Huebner
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Northwest Side, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Side Studio Apartments | $957 | $623 | $1,700 |
| Northwest Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,125 | $558 | $2,263 |
| Northwest Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $830 | $3,275 |
| Northwest Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,858 | $710 | $4,432 |
| Northwest Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,166 | $699 | $2,790 |
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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 Hearthstone priced from $599. The Branch at Medical Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $616. Here are the most affordable Northwest Side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearthstone | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| The Branch at Medical Center | E1-D | Studio,1BA | $616 |
| Cornerstone At Overlook | E1 | Studio,1BA | $623 |
| Valor Hill Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $640 |
| Oaks of Northgate Apartment Homes | A1- VL/LI | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| The Fredd | Kahlo | 1BR,1BA | $668 |
| Residences at Medical | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| The Frederick | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| University Cove Apartments | 1 Bedroom 0 Fire place and 0 W/D connections | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| The Hills on Huebner | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Side, TX
As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Side area is the $1.08 price per square foot 12402 Autumn Vista St Model at 12402 Autumn Vista St, Unit Unit C in the in the Oakland Estates neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Northwest Side apartment is the 3/2 Model at Spring Time Apartments starting at $795 with a $0.69 price per square foot in the Huebner neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12402 Autumn Vista St, Unit Unit C | 12402 Autumn Vista St | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Spring Time Apartments | 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.69 |
| Woodhill Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| Plaza DeVille | Cottonwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Madera | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Spice Creek | Cayenne Pepper | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| The Row | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Branch at Medical Center | B4 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Knoll Crest | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Cornerstone At Overlook | E1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.21 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $699.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Side?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Side is Hearthstone which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in Northwest Side costs $1,224.
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 144 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 $889 which is $335 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Side.
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