Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River North Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (71 Rentals)

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property at 1318 Willow St

$800 - $1,299

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1318 Willow St

San AntonioTX78208
property at 212 Mclane St

$1,000 - $1,550

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212 Mclane St

San AntonioTX78212

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Encore Grayson
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$1,164 - $2,765
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$1,108 - $2,709
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Encore Grayson

1203 Austin StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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the PARKER on E. Mulberry
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$1,424 - $3,490
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$1,299 - $3,365
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the PARKER on E. Mulberry

1235 E Mulberry AveSan Antonio, TX 78209
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Grayson Ridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grayson Ridge

717 E Grayson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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LOCUST LIVING
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LOCUST LIVING

327 E Locust StSan Antonio, TX 78212
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200 E Courtland Pl
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200 E Courtland Pl

200 E Courtland PlSan Antonio, TX 78212
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The Native
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The Native

819 E Grayson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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315 W Magnolia Ave
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315 W Magnolia Ave

315 W Magnolia AveSan Antonio, TX 78212

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River North, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available River North Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River North area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Lofts on Main priced from $549. Soap Factory Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $609. Here are the most affordable River North apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts on MainC2c- Shared Living1BR,1BA$549
Soap Factory ApartmentsS3Studio,1BA$609
The HowardEFF1BR,1BA$650
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$795
The Cosmo1x11BR,1BA$825
The BeverlyE1Studio,1BA$849
CalcasieuA71BR,1BA$851
Museum Reach LoftsE1Studio,1BA$870
Brewster Place ApartmentsDownstairs 1 Bed1BR,1BA$895
Cadillac Lofts - Residentialcl1x21BR,2BA$962

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River North, TX

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the River North area is the $1.88 price per square foot BILTMORE Model at 1800 Broadway in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $2,099. The second greatest value River North apartment is the Potomac Model at River View Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River North apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1800 BroadwayBILTMORE2BR,2BA$1.88
River View ApartmentsPotomac1BR,1BA$1.45
Cadillac Lofts - Residentialcl1x11BR,1BA$1.28
French Place ApartmentsDeluxe One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Compound at the ParkA21BR,1BA$1.68
The Cosmo1x11BR,1BA$1.25
The HowardA11BR,1BA$1.27
Museum Reach LoftsE1Studio ,1BA$1.58
Brewster Place ApartmentsDownstairs 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.63
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.59

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River North, San Antonio, TX

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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Texas and customized analysis for San Antonio, Texas. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River North Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in River North?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in River North is at Soap Factory Apartments listed at $634.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River North Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River North Apartment is $549 at Lofts on Main.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River North Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River North is starting from $999 at The Howard.

What is the most affordable River North Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap River North Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Calcasieu and starts from $1,183.

Expert Rental Resources

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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

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

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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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

Hi, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert and your guide to places to live around San Antonio colleges and universities. San Antonio, Texas, is one of the most dynamic cities in the Southwest.

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Hello, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio has always been a major part of my life. I'm glad to share my thoughts with you.

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

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.