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Bear Springs
Studio Apartments

Bear Springs

11803 Marbach RdSan Antonio, TX 78245
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Aristocrat Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aristocrat Apartments

555 W Hutchins PlSan Antonio, TX 78221
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Winston Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winston Square

2506 S General McMullen DrSan Antonio, TX 78226
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Park Terrace Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Terrace Apartments

200 Whitewood DrSan Antonio, TX 78242
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Bronco Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bronco Apartments

8228 Bronco LnSan Antonio, TX 78227
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Stepping Stone
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stepping Stone

7737 Skolout StSan Antonio, TX 78227
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Outer Southwest, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Southwest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Southwest area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at Park Vista Apartments priced from $570. Arbors on Rustleaf has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $635. Here are the most affordable Outer Southwest apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Vista ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$570
Arbors on RustleafEFF1Studio,1BA$635
WestpondA11BR,1BA$650
Rio SpringsEFF, PATIOStudio,1BA$699
Western Hills1X11BR,1BA$730
Villa NuevaA11BR,1BA$740
Aristocrat Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Hacienda Apartments1st MONTH FREE!!1BR,1BA$750
Esperanza At Palo AltoThe Alegria2BR,2BA$799
Hutchins PalmsA11BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southwest, TX

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Southwest area is the $0.94 price per square foot 8622 S Zarzamora St Model at 8622 S Zarzamora St, Unit 389 in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Outer Southwest apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Costa Mirada starting at $902 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the United Southwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8622 S Zarzamora St, Unit 3898622 S Zarzamora St3BR,2BA$0.94
Costa MiradaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.77
Hunters GlenTwo Bedroom | Two Baths MKT2BR,2BA$1.05
Palo Alto Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.14
Camino Creek#22BR,1BA$1.16
Summit at Benavides Park1x1 - 8141BR,1BA$1.04
Bristol at Somerset1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.23
Freedom Hills RanchA21BR,1BA$1.27
Thompson Place1 bed 1.5 bath1BR,1.5BA$1.23
Aristocrat Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.14

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including San Antonio. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Southwest?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Southwest is Westpond which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Outer Southwest costs $2,435.

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 256 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 $495 which is $1,940 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southwest.

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