Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Serna Station Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (80 Rentals)

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The Ellington
$729 - $1,450
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The Ellington

5315 Gawain DrSan Antonio, TX 78218
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Stone Chase
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$962 - $2,641
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Stone Chase

7914 Ray Bon DrSan Antonio, TX 78218
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5302 Gawain Dr

San AntonioTX78218
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Cottage Creek Apartments
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Cottage Creek Apartments

4830 Ray Bon DrSan Antonio, TX 78218
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Spanish Oaks
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Oaks

3206 Cripple Creek StSan Antonio, TX 78209
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Willow Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Hill Apartments

3158 Eisenhauer RdSan Antonio, TX 78209
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Avistar At The Parkway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avistar At The Parkway

9511 Perrin Beitel RdSan Antonio, TX 78217
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Bryn Mawr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bryn Mawr

402 Bryn Mawr DrSan Antonio, TX 78209
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Sola
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sola

4443 Rittiman RdSan Antonio, TX 78218
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Covina Plaza
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Covina Plaza

5243 Sherri Ann RdSan Antonio, TX 78233
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Solana Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Solana Apartments

3900 Eisenhauer RdSan Antonio, TX 78218
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Banyan Tree Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Banyan Tree Apartments

8150 CrosscreekSan Antonio, TX 78218
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Avistar In 09
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avistar In 09

6700 N Vandiver RdSan Antonio, TX 78209

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Serna Station, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Serna Station Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Serna Station area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa Rodriguez priced from $595. Iron Horse Valley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Serna Station apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Rodriguez1x1 474 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$595
Iron Horse Valley ApartmentsEFF The Lone Star1BR,1BA$599
The ParkerA1BR,1BA$665
BrixtonA11BR,1BA$665
Uptown HeightsA11BR,1BA$699
Alamo ParkA11BR,1BA$699
The Palms at 8800A11BR,1BA$700
Merida Apartment HomesA31BR,1BA$710
Covina Plaza1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Boardwalk at WindcrestA1 - Boardwalk at Windcrest1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Serna Station, TX

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Serna Station area is the $0.97 price per square foot D1 Model at The Palms at 8800 in the in the North Central San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Serna Station apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Blue Vine starting at $975 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the Northeast Inner Loop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Serna Station apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Palms at 8800D14BR,2BA$0.97
Blue Vine2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.79
Chevy Chase Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.92
Costa Biscaya2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.12
Avistar At The Parkway2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Cottages at Terrell Hills2x2a_C2BR,2BA$0.90
Tradewinds Apartment HomesB22BR,2BA$1.08
Boardwalk at StarcrestB1 - Boardwalk at Starcrest2BR,1BA$1.11
La SilvaA11BR,1BA$1.05
CrestWind Townhomes and ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.07

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio

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Serna Station, San Antonio, TX

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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Serna Station Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Serna Station?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Serna Station is at Park Ridge listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Serna Station Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Serna Station Apartment is $595 at Villa Rodriguez.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Serna Station is starting from $775 at Cottages at Terrell Hills.

What is the most affordable Serna Station Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Serna Station Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at CrestWind Townhomes and Apartments and starts from $1,140.

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I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. Welcome to San Antone', the smallest big city in Texas. San Antonio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

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Hi, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert and your guide to places to live around San Antonio colleges and universities. San Antonio, Texas, is one of the most dynamic cities in the Southwest.

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Hello, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio has always been a major part of my life. I'm glad to share my thoughts with you.

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