Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $600 (44 Rentals)

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4115 S Presa St

San AntonioTX78223

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property at 214 E Huff Ave

214 E Huff Ave

San AntonioTX78214

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2007 S Presa St

San AntonioTX78210
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Spanish Spur
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Spur

6835 Pecan Valley DrSan Antonio, TX 78223
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Mission Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Villas

247 West Dickson AveSan Antonio, TX 78214
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South Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

South Park

321 VerneSan Antonio, TX 78221
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Rue Leon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rue Leon Apartments

2435-2439 Hiawatha StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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Selena Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Selena Apartments

6218 S New Braunfels AveSan Antonio, TX 78223
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Lorenzo Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lorenzo Apartments

427 Montrose AveSan Antonio, TX 78223
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South Point Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

South Point Apartments

5500 S New Braunfels AveSan Antonio, TX 78223
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Riverside, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverside area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at South Hill Apartments priced from $790. Trove Southtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $798. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
South Hill Apartments1x1 SM1BR,1BA$790
Trove SouthtownOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$798
Ivy Plains at BrooksA1 (+250 sqft private yard)1BR,1BA$848
Lorenzo Apartments1X11BR,1BA$875
Selena Apartments1X11BR,1BA$875
Rio LoftsA21BR,1BA$898
MELAE1.AStudio,1BA$949
The Townes Townhomes1 Bed/ 1.5 Bath1BR,1BA$950
Copper PointeA1-80B1BR,1BA$955
Mission VillasA3-R - San Juan - 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$982

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, TX

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.21 price per square foot 311 Glamis Ave Model at 311 Glamis Ave, Unit 1 in the in the East side neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the B1-M Model at Copper Pointe starting at $1,419 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the East side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
311 Glamis Ave, Unit 1311 Glamis Ave3BR,2BA$1.21
Copper PointeB1-M2BR,2BA$1.32
Ivy Plains at BrooksB1 (+500 sqft private yard)2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Costa AlmadenaB2-60%H2BR,2BA$1.27
Cielo Hills Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$1.54
The Townes Townhomes1 Bed/ 1.5 Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.15
Mission Del Rio Apartment HomesSterling1BR,1BA$1.36
Rio LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.36
Selena Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.40
South Hill Apartments1x1 SM1BR,1BA$1.52

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Texas including Riverside, San Antonio, and the greater San Antonio area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Riverside Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Riverside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverside is under $982.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside?

The cheapest apartment in Riverside is South Hill Apartments which is listed at $790, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $8,797.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverside?

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 67 regular apartments in Riverside 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 Riverside?

Cheap apartments in Riverside have an average cost of $599 which is $8,198 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.

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