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

Brigadoon Apartments

1519 Schley Ave

321 Verne St

Trove Southtown

4115 S Presa St

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214 E Huff Ave

600 Monticello Ct

121 Douglas Way St

146 Fairview Ave

Ivy Plains at Brooks

104 Prestwick Blvd
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1515 Roosevelt Ave

414 Garnett

MELA

503 Verne St
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116 Stonewall St

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Copper Pointe

Artisan at Creekside

Costa Almadena

The Landings at Brooks City-Base

SOUTH SIDE Living + Maker Spaces
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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 | $1,060 | $645 | $1,499 |
Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,183 | $605 | $1,724 |
Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $625 | $3,000 |
Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,579 | $1,139 | $3,382 |
Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,375 | $1,275 | $1,541 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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South Hill Apartments | 1x1 SM | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
Trove Southtown | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $798 |
Ivy Plains at Brooks | A1 (+250 sqft private yard) | 1BR,1BA | $848 |
Lorenzo Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Selena Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Rio Lofts | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $898 |
MELA | E1.A | Studio,1BA | $949 |
The Townes Townhomes | 1 Bed/ 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Copper Pointe | A1-80B | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
Mission Villas | A3-R - San Juan - 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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311 Glamis Ave, Unit 1 | 311 Glamis Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
Copper Pointe | B1-M | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Ivy Plains at Brooks | B1 (+500 sqft private yard) | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
Costa Almadena | B2-60%H | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Cielo Hills Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.54 |
The Townes Townhomes | 1 Bed/ 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
Mission Del Rio Apartment Homes | Sterling | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Rio Lofts | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Selena Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
South Hill Apartments | 1x1 SM | 1BR,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
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 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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