Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer Southwest Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (50 Rentals)

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property at 5410 Congo Ln

$950

2 Bedroom Rentals

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5410 Congo Ln

San AntonioTX78227

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property at 1927 W Mayfield Blvd

$1,025

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$1,025
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$1,025

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1927 W Mayfield Blvd

San AntonioTX78211
property at 122 Biering St

$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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122 Biering St

San AntonioTX78210

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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 Residences at Pearsall Park priced from $487. Leon Creek Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $557. Here are the most affordable Outer Southwest apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences at Pearsall ParkA11BR,1BA$487
Leon Creek Flats2Bed 2Bath 8872BR,2BA$557
ParkVista ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$570
Bronco ApartmentsSmall one bedroom upstairs1BR,1BA$575
Arbors on RustleafEFF1Studio,1BA$589
Hutchins PalmsA11BR,1BA$610
Darby SquareA11BR,1BA$611
Bear SpringStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$640
The AnnexStudioStudio,1BA$670
Woodhaven Apartments1x11BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southwest, TX

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Outer Southwest area is the $1.16 price per square foot D1 Model at Frontera Crossing in the in the City South neighborhood starting from $1,540. The second greatest value Outer Southwest apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Costa Mirada starting at $1,061 with a $0.90 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.
Frontera CrossingD14BR,2BA$1.16
Costa MiradaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.90
Marshall Meadows Apartment Homes2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.97
Port Royal Apartment HomesBristol1BR,1BA$1.04
Summit at Benavides Park1x1 - 8141BR,1BA$1.09
Bristol at SomersetA11BR,1BA$1.18
Applewood Ranch ApartmentsA1 & A31BR,1BA$1.18
518 Briggs St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.01
Woodhaven Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.10
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 370 Apartments for Rent in Outer Southwest, TX with pricing that ranges from $444 to $5,545. There are also 514 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Southwest ranging from $500 to $5,200.

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 $500 to $5,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,759.

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 $3,060, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 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.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Texas Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in San Antonio

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I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. Welcome to San Antone', the smallest big city in Texas. San Antonio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

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Live and Work: Best San Antonio Neighborhoods for Rent by Employer

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Remember the Alamo? Who could forget, right? But what else does the historic San Antonio, Texas, have to offer besides this national park complex? Hi! I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert on San Antonio.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.