Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (103 Rentals)

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property at 214 E Huff Ave

$645 - $795

1 Bedroom Rentals

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214 E Huff Ave

San AntonioTX78214
property at 527 Cedar St

$690 - $905

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527 Cedar St

San AntonioTX78210

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property at 157 Arlington Ct. #3

$775

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$775
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$775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

157 Arlington Ct. #3

San AntonioTX78210
property at 520 Prado St

$799

2 Bedroom Rentals

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520 Prado St

San AntonioTX78204

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property at 538 Kayton Ave

$875 - $925

1 Bedroom Rentals

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538 Kayton Ave

San AntonioTX78210

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415 Denver Blvd, Unit 1
$950
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415 Denver Blvd, Unit 1

415 Denver BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78210
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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 Studio unit found at The St. John priced from $443. Selena Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $555. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The St. JohnS1 AffordableStudio,1BA$443
Selena Apartments1X11BR,1BA$555
Ivy Plains at BrooksA11BR,1BA$699
South Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Highland Hills1A1BR,1BA$765
Mission Villas1x11BR,1BA$780
Lorenzo Apartments1X11BR,1BA$875
Mission Del Rio Apartment HomesSterling1BR,1BA$899
Roosevelt Mobile Home ParkOther2BR,2BA$900
MELAE1.AStudio,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, TX

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.28 price per square foot 4 Bed/ 2 Bath Model at 302 Cooper St in the in the East side neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 311 Glamis Ave Model at 311 Glamis Ave, Unit 311 GLAMIS AVE UNIT #2 starting at $1,395 with a $1.40 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.
302 Cooper St4 Bed/ 2 Bath4BR,4BA$1.28
311 Glamis Ave, Unit 311 GLAMIS AVE UNIT #2311 Glamis Ave3BR,1BA$1.40
Roosevelt Mobile Home ParkPhase 1 & 22BR,2BA$1.03
Greenline NorthB1 2x22BR,2BA$1.35
Copper PointeA1-M1BR,1BA$1.36
The St. JohnA51BR,1BA$1.49
Rosemont at Highland Park1x11BR,1BA$1.34
The Ravello1x11BR,1BA$1.35
Mission Del Rio Apartment HomesSterling1BR,1BA$1.20
Ivy Plains at BrooksA11BR,1BA$1.05

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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!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverside is at The St. John listed at $443.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment is $555 at Selena Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverside is starting from $869 at Ivy Plains at Brooks.

What is the most affordable Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mission Del Rio Apartment Homes and starts from $1,099.

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