
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $600 (38 Rentals)
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Brigadoon Apartments

615 Delmar St

1034 Hammond Ave

321 Verne St

1519 Schley Ave

Trove Southtown

4115 S Presa St

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121 Douglas Way St

600 Monticello Ct

Room in House on Hicks Ave

The St. John

526 Cooper St
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SOUTH SIDE Living + Maker Spaces

Artisan at Creekside

1410 Avant Ave

MELA

120 Delmar St

The Townes Townhomes

Ivy Plains at Brooks

926 E Drexel Ave
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503 Verne St
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Riverside, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,073 | $615 | $2,195 |
Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,302 | $605 | $3,862 |
Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,518 | $800 | $5,666 |
Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,200 | $3,199 |
Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,627 | $1,275 | $2,100 |
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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 Mission Villas priced from $772. South Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $790. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mission Villas | San Juan - 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $772 |
South Hill Apartments | 1x1 SM | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
Cielo Hills | 632 sq feet | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Lorenzo Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Selena Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Rio Lofts | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $898 |
SOUTH SIDE Living + Maker Spaces | B2 | Studio,1BA | $925 |
MELA | E1.A | Studio,1BA | $949 |
The Townes Townhomes | 1 Bed/ 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Ivy Plains at Brooks | A1 (+250 sqft private yard) | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, TX
As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.54 price per square foot 201 Model at Blue Star Arts Complex in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 895 sq feet Model at Cielo Hills starting at $1,110 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Lakeside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Blue Star Arts Complex | 201 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Cielo Hills | 895 sq feet | 3BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Copper Pointe | A1-M | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
The Townes Townhomes | 1 Bed/ 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
Mission Del Rio Apartment Homes | Sterling | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Ivy Plains at Brooks | A1 (+250 sqft private yard) | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Rio Lofts | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Selena Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Lorenzo Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
South Hill Apartments | 1x1 SM | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 SOUTH SIDE Living + Maker Spaces listed at $925.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment is $772 at Mission Villas.
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 $985 at Mission Villas.
What is the most affordable Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Riverside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cielo Hills and starts from $1,110.
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