Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Northwest Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (290 Rentals)

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11123 Belair Dr

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11222 Belair Dr

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11122 Belair Dr

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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 Paso Fino Apartment Homes priced from $480. Henley Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $539. Here are the most affordable Outer Northwest Side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Paso Fino Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$480
Henley ParkEFF-AStudio,1BA$539
The Iris ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$579
410 HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$585
Spice CreekChipotle Pepper1BR,1BA$585
Station at Elm CreekStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$598
The KellerE1Studio,1BA$599
The Branch at Medical CenterE1-DStudio,1BA$620
The Harrison Grant ApartmentsEFF- DesignerStudio,1BA$639
Fountainhead1a1BR,1BA$641

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Northwest Side, TX

As of October 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Northwest Side area is the $0.94 price per square foot C1 Model at Melia in the in the Castle Hills neighborhood starting from $1,229. The second greatest value Outer Northwest Side apartment is the 3/2 Model at Spring Time Apartments starting at $1,095 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Huebner 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.
MeliaC13BR,2BA$0.94
Spring Time Apartments3/23BR,2BA$0.95
Indigo ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$0.96
MaderaB22BR,2BA$0.91
High View2x2 Standard2BR,2BA$0.90
Apartments 361 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.96
Sutton House ApartmentsB2BR,1BA$1.02
Paso Fino Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.66
Oak CreekA21BR,1BA$1.06
Alegria del Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.02

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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 $641.

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

The cheapest apartment in Outer Northwest Side is Paso Fino Apartment Homes which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Outer Northwest Side costs $30,408.

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 246 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 $260 which is $30,148 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Northwest Side.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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