Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (110 Rentals)

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property at 6434 Maverick Oak Dr

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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6434 Maverick Oak Dr

San AntonioTX78240

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Ventura Ridge
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$894 - $2,251
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Ventura Ridge

5602 Presidio PkySan Antonio, TX 78249
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Azul Apartment Homes
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$899 - $1,625
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Azul Apartment Homes

6674 Prue RdSan Antonio, TX 78240
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property at 7701 Wurzbach Rd

$925

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7701 Wurzbach Rd, Unit 808

7701 Wurzbach Rd
San AntonioTX78229
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The Vista
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$951 - $5,720
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The Vista

10514 Bandera RdSan Antonio, TX 78250
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San Miguel
$964 - $1,729
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San Miguel

5202 Texana DrSan Antonio, TX 78249
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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 Westchase Apartments priced from $561. The Iris Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $578. Here are the most affordable Northwest Side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westchase Apartments1 BEDROOM 1 BATH STUDIO 440 SQ. FT.1BR,1BA$561
The Iris ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$578
HearthstoneStudio1BR,1BA$599
The Branch at Medical CenterE1-DStudio,1BA$616
Valor Hill ApartmentsAStudio,1BA$640
Oaks of Northgate Apartment HomesA1- VL/LI1BR,1BA$645
Cornerstone At OverlookE1Studio,1BA$647
The FrederickE1Studio,1BA$659
University Cove Apartments1 Bedroom 0 Fire place and 0 W/D connections1BR,1BA$699
The Hills on HuebnerA11BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Side, TX

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Side area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Babcock North II in the in the Huebner neighborhood starting from $1,204. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Babcock North II3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.01
Spring Time Apartments3/23BR,2BA$0.69
Woodhill ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$0.74
The Row2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.16
MaderaB12BR,2BA$0.86
PradoB1-2x22BR,2BA$1.15
Spice CreekChili Pepper1BR,1BA$1.00
Plaza DeVilleMountain Laurel1BR,1BA$1.14
Knoll CrestA11BR,1BA$1.04
City Crest ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.15

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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.

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 The Iris Apartments which is listed at $576, while the average apartment in Northwest Side costs $1,777.

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 103 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 $699 which is $1,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Side.

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