
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River North Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (73 Rentals)
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Soap Factory Apartments

739 E Ashby Pl

203 Gorman

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303 Howard St., Unit Apt 201, Unit Apt 201

1822 N Olive St

Calcasieu

Laurel Apartments

308 Belmont

421 Howard St
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Brewster Place Apartments

2420 McCullough Ave, Unit 14C

Exchange Building

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The Beverly

502 E Laurel

River House

130 E Craig Pl

212 Mclane St

Cadillac Lofts - Residential

826 Erie Ave
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The Josephine

850 E Erie Ave

219 W Magnolia Ave

1800 Broadway

505 Wilmington Ave, Unit B, Unit B

The Flats at River North

The Mosaic on Broadway

Compound at the Park

410 E Carson St, Unit 3 unfurnished

Augusta Flats
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The Travis Building

St Mary's & Elmira Flats

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316 W Cypress St

Jones and Rio

221 Lexington Ave, Unit 317, Unit 317

the PARKER on E. Mulberry

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806 E Ashby Pl, Unit 1, Unit 1

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Encore Grayson

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522 E Myrtle St, Unit 101, Unit 101
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1415 N Main Ave, Unit 1219

Grayson Ridge

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200 E Courtland Pl

512-516 E Quincy St

The Native

315 W Magnolia Ave

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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 | $1,520 | $455 | $2,390 |
| River North 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,771 | $575 | $3,900 |
| River North 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,111 | $570 | $10,000+ |
| River North 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,317 | $1,183 | $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 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 $554. Here are the most affordable River North apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts on Main | C2c- Shared Living | 1BR,1BA | $549 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S2 | Studio,1BA | $554 |
| The Howard | EFF | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Laurel Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Calcasieu | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| The Beverly | E1 | Studio,1BA | $962 |
| River House | E1 | Studio,1BA | $981 |
| Rivera on Broadway Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $996 |
| Cadillac Lofts - Residential | cl1x2 | 1BR,2BA | $1,012 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River North, TX
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the River North area is the $1.34 price per square foot Potomac Model at River View Apartments in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value River North apartment is the 806 E Ashby Pl Model at 806 E Ashby Pl, Unit 1 starting at $1,300 with a $1.53 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 | $1.34 |
| 806 E Ashby Pl, Unit 1 | 806 E Ashby Pl | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Cadillac Lofts - Residential | cl1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| French Place Apartments | Deluxe One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Compound at the Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Museum Reach Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| The Howard | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Laurel Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 303 Howard St., Unit Apt 201 | 303 Howard St. | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $1.52 |
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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 $554.
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.
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