
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Northwest Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (305 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Northwest Side area of San Antonio.


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Palladium Canyon Park

Cornerstone At Overlook

The Riley

Hearthstone

Torino Villas Apartments

Villas de Sendero

Villas of Oak Creste

Spice Creek

Valor Hill Apartments
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The Edge Apartments

Barcelo Apartments

178 Fennel Dr

Amber Hill

The Frederick

Sundance Apartment Homes

Apartments 36

City Crest Apartments

The Archer
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Chase Hill Apartments

The Place at Oak Hills

11218 Belair Dr

Westchase Apartments

Leon Trace Apartments

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Woods of Brookhollow

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Fountainhead

Walnut Hill

The Hills on Huebner

Knoll Crest
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1400 North

The Oaks Apartments At Medical Center

The Jackson Apartments

The Ascent

The Henry B

Harlan at Med Center

Trails of Elm Creek

6007 Grissom Rd

766-768 Edgebrook Ln

Oak Creek
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2502 Babcock Rd, Unit Residence at Medical - 1 Bedroom

Hunter's Glen Apartments

Residences at Medical

Riverstone Apartments

3815 Ridgeline Dr

5003 Taylor Kenton

Hyperion

Villas De Santa Fe

Windrush
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Outer Northwest Side, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Northwest Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Northwest Side Studio Apartments | $946 | $499 | $2,301 |
| Outer Northwest Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,178 | $516 | $3,051 |
| Outer Northwest Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $690 | $3,480 |
| Outer Northwest Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $740 | $4,474 |
| Outer Northwest Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $620 | $3,422 |
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There are currently 305 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Outer Northwest Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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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 Studio unit found at The Harrison Grant Apartments priced from $484. The Keller Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $499. Here are the most affordable Outer Northwest Side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harrison Grant Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $484 |
| The Keller Apartments | Studio Apartment - 409 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $499 |
| The Riley | S1 | Studio,1BA | $550 |
| The Iris Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $579 |
| Hearthstone | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $580 |
| 410 Heights | Studio | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| Station at Elm Creek | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $595 |
| Torino Villas Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| Altitude | Studio | Studio,1BA | $605 |
| The Branch at Medical Center | E1-D | Studio,1BA | $616 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Northwest Side, TX
As of June 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Northwest Side area is the $0.57 price per square foot 4x4 Flooring Model at High View in the in the Bavarian Forest neighborhood starting from $760. The second greatest value Outer Northwest Side apartment is the C1 Model at Torino Villas Apartments starting at $1,299 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Castle Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Northwest Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| High View | 4x4 Flooring | 4BR,4BA | $0.57 |
| Torino Villas Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Spring Time Apartments | 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.69 |
| City Summit Apartments | B1P | 1BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Madera | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.86 |
| The Jackson Apartments | Two bedroom, Two Bath - 960 sq ft | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Alegria del Sol | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Apartments 36 | 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Windbury Apartments | The Ashland | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Coral Gables Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
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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 $616.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Northwest Side?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Northwest Side is The Iris Apartments which is listed at $579, while the average apartment in Outer Northwest Side costs $2,335.
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 302 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 $326 which is $2,009 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Northwest Side.
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