Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer Southwest Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (47 Rentals)

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property at 515 Margil St

$850

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$850
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$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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515 Margil St, Unit 517, Unit 517

515 Margil St
San AntonioTX78225

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property at 5410 Congo Ln

$950

2 Bedroom Rentals

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5410 Congo Ln

San AntonioTX78227
property at 346 Ware Blvd

$995

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$995
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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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346 Ware Blvd

San AntonioTX78221

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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 The St. John priced from $469. SOSA at Palo Alto has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $481. Here are the most affordable Outer Southwest apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The St. JohnA41BR,1BA$469
SOSA at Palo AltoA21BR,1BA$481
Residences at Pearsall ParkA11BR,1BA$487
Arbors on RustleafA11BR,1BA$549
Palladium San AntonioB12BR,2BA$553
ParkVista ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$570
Bronco ApartmentsSmall one bedroom upstairs1BR,1BA$575
Hutchins PalmsA11BR,1BA$610
Darby SquareA11BR,1BA$611
Leon Creek FlatsThree Bed/Two Bath - 1096 sq ft - 30% AMI3BR,2BA$635

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southwest, TX

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Southwest area is the $0.86 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Costa Mirada in the in the United Southwest neighborhood starting from $1,009. The second greatest value Outer Southwest apartment is the 2x2 Model at Summit at Benavides Park starting at $859 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Nogalitos 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.
Costa MiradaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.86
Summit at Benavides Park2x22BR,2.5BA$0.87
Southgate on EmeraldB12BR,1BA$1.05
Frontera CrossingB2BR,2BA$1.17
SOSA at Palo AltoB12BR,2BA$0.89
Marshall Meadows Apartment Homes2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.97
Port Royal Apartment HomesBristol1BR,1BA$1.04
518 Briggs St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.94
318 Hollenbeck Ave, Unit 2318 Hollenbeck Ave1BR,1BA$1.17
Bronco ApartmentsLarge one bedroom downstairs office area1BR,1BA$1.14

Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Southwest

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer Southwest?

There are currently 372 Apartments for Rent in Outer Southwest, TX with pricing that ranges from $469 to $4,264. There are also 536 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Southwest ranging from $420 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer Southwest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer Southwest ranges from $420 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,687.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Outer Southwest?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Outer Southwest range from $601 to $3,010, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $550 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $667.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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