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The St. John
222 E Mitchell StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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SOSA at Palo Alto
9930 Poteet Jourdanton FwySan Antonio, TX 78224
419 Peabody Ave
San AntonioTX78211
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Aspire at Tampico
218 Tampico StSan Antonio, TX 78207
Room in House on Ashworth Blvd
13214 Ashworth Blvd
San AntonioTX78221
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5470 W Military DrSan Antonio, TX 78242
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Bronco Apartments
8228 Bronco LnSan Antonio, TX 78227
108 Robert E Lee
San AntonioTX78214
214 E Huff Ave
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Southgate on Emerald
102 Emerald AshSan Antonio, TX 78221
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121 Douglas Way St, Unit C
121 Douglas Way StSan Antonio, TX 78210
602 Lovett Ave
San AntonioTX78211
510 S Pine St
San AntonioTX78203
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Villa de Oro
130 Camino De OroSan Antonio, TX 78224
527 Cedar St
San AntonioTX78210
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Mission Villas
247 West Dickson AveSan Antonio, TX 78214
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110 Paradise Valley, Unit 110 Paradise Valley
110 Paradise ValleySan Antonio, TX 78227
685 Englehart
San AntonioTX78264
2319 Observation Dr
San AntonioTX78227
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Western Hills
500 Tomar DrSan Antonio, TX 78227
427 E Southcross
San AntonioTX78214
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Esperanza At Palo Alto
12305 SW Loop 410San Antonio, TX 78224
335 Monticello Ct
San AntonioTX78223
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4115 S Presa-2, Unit 2
4115 S Presa StSan Antonio, TX 78223
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150 Bank St
150 Bank StSan Antonio, TX 78204
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San AntonioTX78210
13930 Wool Pk
San AntonioTX78252
223 Kelsey Ave
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San AntonioTX78245
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859 Steves Ave
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2907 Observation Dr
San AntonioTX78227
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Port Royal Apartment Homes
5350 W Military DrSan Antonio, TX 78242
2911 Observation Dr
San AntonioTX78227
427 E Southcross
San AntonioTX78214
136 E Dullnig Ct
San AntonioTX78223
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1803 Marshall C...San Antonio, TX 78214
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10127 S State Hwy 16San Antonio, TX 78224
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927 VFW BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78223
4109 S Presa St
San AntonioTX78223
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Cornerstone Apartments
1002 Grosvenor BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78221
157 Arlington Ct. #3
San AntonioTX78210
10915 Rustic Cedar
San AntonioTX78245
4115 S Presa St
San AntonioTX78223
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Stablewood Farms
8301 Lake VisSan Antonio, TX 78227
150 Bank St
San AntonioTX78204
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Outer Southwest, San Antonio, TX Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Outer Southwest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer Southwest Studio Apartments | $1,135 | $443 | $2,730 |
| Outer Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,032 | $550 | $1,957 |
| Outer Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,207 | $557 | $2,660 |
| Outer Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $601 | $3,907 |
| Outer Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,943 | $667 | $4,700 |
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Cheapest Available Outer Southwest Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Southwest area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at SOSA at Palo Alto priced from $481. Arbors on Rustleaf has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $549. Here are the most affordable Outer Southwest apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOSA at Palo Alto | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $481 |
| Arbors on Rustleaf | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $549 |
| ParkVista Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $570 |
| Bronco Apartments | Small one bedroom upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $575 |
| 214 E Huff Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| Southgate on Emerald | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $602 |
| Darby Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $611 |
| Bear Spring | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $640 |
| Villa de Oro | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $689 |
| 806 McCauley Blvd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southwest, TX
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Southwest area is the $0.78 price per square foot 314 Baker Model at 314 Baker, Unit 2 in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Outer Southwest apartment is the The Cretivo Model at Esperanza At Palo Alto starting at $1,349 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the City South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 314 Baker, Unit 2 | 314 Baker | 5BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| Esperanza At Palo Alto | The Cretivo | 4BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Hunters Glen Townhomes | Three Bedroom | Two Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Costa Mirada | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
| Roosevelt Mobile Home Park | Phase 1 & 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| SOSA at Palo Alto | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| Port Royal Apartment Homes | Bristol | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Marshall Meadows Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Mission Del Rio Apartment Homes | Sterling | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 518 Briggs St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Southwest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Outer Southwest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Southwest is under $695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Southwest?
The cheapest apartment in Outer Southwest is SOSA at Palo Alto which is listed at $481, while the average apartment in Outer Southwest costs $1,130.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Southwest?
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 555 regular apartments in Outer Southwest 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 Southwest?
Cheap apartments in Outer Southwest have an average cost of $504 which is $626 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southwest.
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