
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River North Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (62 Rentals)
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Soap Factory Apartments

The Howard

319 Army Blvd

818 Ogden St

614 E Dewey Pl

The Cosmo

739 E Ashby Pl
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Exchange Building

The Flats at River North

The Josephine

222 Army Blvd

River House

1800 Broadway

Compound at the Park

Augusta Flats

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Jones and Rio
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St Mary's & Elmira Flats

the PARKER on E. Mulberry

Encore Grayson

3010 N St Mary's St
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River North, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River North?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River North Studio Apartments | $1,525 | $450 | $2,456 |
| River North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $650 | $4,375 |
| River North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,094 | $564 | $10,000+ |
| River North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,285 | $1,899 | $10,000+ |
| River North 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,270 | $2,395 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available River North Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the River North area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at Soap Factory Apartments priced from $554. The Howard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable River North apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soap Factory Apartments | S2 | Studio,1BA | $554 |
| The Howard | EFF | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Laurel Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| The Cosmo | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Calcasieu | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Museum Reach Lofts | E1 | Studio,1BA | $870 |
| The Beverly | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
| The Lincoln | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Flats at River North | S1pa | Studio,1BA | $1,040 |
| Cadillac Lofts | B2 | Studio,1BA | $1,074 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River North, TX
As of January 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the River North area is the $1.45 price per square foot Potomac Model at River View Apartments in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value River North apartment is the EMPIRE Model at 1800 Broadway starting at $1,474 with a $1.94 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| River View Apartments | Potomac | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 1800 Broadway | EMPIRE | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| The Cosmo | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Compound at the Park | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Cadillac Lofts | B8 | Studio ,1BA | $1.89 |
| The Howard | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Lincoln | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| The Flats at River North | A1p | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Laurel Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $1.52 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiver North, San Antonio, TX
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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River North Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in River North?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River North is under $1,074.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River North?
The cheapest apartment in River North is The Howard which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in River North costs $7,926.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in River North?
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 35 regular apartments in River North 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 River North?
Cheap apartments in River North have an average cost of $134 which is $7,792 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River North.
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