
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Road Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $499 (55 Rentals)
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1822 N Olive St

209 E Rosewood Ave, Unit 2

215 Paschal St

503 E Courtland Pl

455 Eleanor Ave

320 Quitman St

2420 McCullough Ave, Unit 14C

4001 N New Braunfels Ave, Unit 14c

115 Victor St
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340 Natalen Ave

103 Andrews St, Unit 209

128 Claremont Ave

103 Andrews St, Unit 208

239 E. Lullwood Ave., Unit Garage Apt

631 E Ashby Pl

The Josephine

Brewster Place Apartments

1800 Broadway

268 E Lullwood Ave
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247 E Lullwood Ave

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The Beverly

the PARKER on E. Mulberry

522 E Myrtle St, Unit 102

214 Funston Pl

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Encore Grayson

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710 E Grayson St, Unit 710

Grayson Ridge

208 Victor St
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The Native

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Olmos Park Gardens

141 Harrigan

417 Eleanor Ave

Vista Flats

The Monte
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119 Andrews

218 Natalen Ave

336 E Lullwood Ave

335 E Rosewood Ave

1318 Willow

424 E Ashby Pl

The Eight Forty
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River Road, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Road?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Road Studio Apartments | $1,389 | $775 | $2,000 |
| River Road 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,909 | $695 | $3,800 |
| River Road 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,202 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| River Road 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,848 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available River Road Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Road area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Brewster Place Apartments priced from $1,075. 1800 Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,079. Here are the most affordable River Road apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster Place Apartments | Downstairs 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| 1800 Broadway | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,079 |
| Compound at the Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Beverly | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,192 |
| The Brackenridge | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,273 |
| The Josephine | S1a | Studio,1BA | $1,283 |
| Encore Grayson | E1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,391 |
| Tin Top Flats at the Creamery | A0 | 1BR,1BA | $1,485 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Road, TX
As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Road area is the $2.14 price per square foot The Yucca Model at the PARKER on E. Mulberry in the in the LoBro neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value River Road apartment is the A1 Model at The Beverly starting at $1,192 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the LoBro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Road apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| the PARKER on E. Mulberry | The Yucca | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| The Beverly | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| The Mosaic on Broadway | The Isidore | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| 1800 Broadway | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Atlee | Claremont | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 710 E Grayson St, Unit 710 | 710 E Grayson St | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Compound at the Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Brewster Place Apartments | Downstairs 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| The Brackenridge | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| 239 E. Lullwood Ave., Unit Garage Apt | 239 E. Lullwood Ave. | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Road Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in River Road?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in River Road is under $1,485.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in River Road?
The cheapest apartment in River Road is Brewster Place Apartments which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in River Road costs $2,090.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in River Road?
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 33 regular apartments in River Road 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 Road?
Cheap apartments in River Road have an average cost of $423 which is $1,667 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in River Road.
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