Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Northwest Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (302 Rentals)

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Outer Northwest Side, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Northwest Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Northwest Side area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Laurel Glen priced from $410. Paso Fino Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $480. Here are the most affordable Outer Northwest Side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Laurel GlenA11BR,1BA$410
Paso Fino Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$480
Windbury ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$538
The Harrison Grant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$559
The Iris ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$562
Station at Elm CreekStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$575
410 HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$580
Villas De Santa FeA11BR,1BA$588
Balcones LoftsThe Balcones1BR,1BA$591
Indigo ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$598

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Northwest Side, TX

As of December 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Northwest Side area is the $0.98 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath Model at Heron on Hausman in the in the Bavarian Forest neighborhood starting from $2,064. The second greatest value Outer Northwest Side apartment is the 3x2 Model at Henley Park starting at $1,249 with a $0.91 price per square foot in the Outer Northwest Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Northwest Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heron on Hausman4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath4BR,4.5BA$0.98
Henley Park3x23BR,2BA$0.91
High View4x4 Flooring4BR,4BA$0.51
Spring Time Apartments3/23BR,2BA$0.69
Indigo ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$0.95
MaderaB22BR,2BA$0.82
Apartments 361 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.96
Spice CreekChili Pepper1BR,1BA$0.95
Paso Fino Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.66
Snowden Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.73

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio

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Outer Northwest Side, San Antonio, TX

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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, including San Antonio. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Northwest Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Northwest Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Northwest Side is under $598.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Northwest Side is Laurel Glen which is listed at $410, while the average apartment in Outer Northwest Side costs $21,697.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer 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 335 regular apartments in Outer 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 Outer Northwest Side?

Cheap apartments in Outer Northwest Side have an average cost of $329 which is $21,368 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Northwest Side.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!