
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Leon Valley Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (55 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Leon Valley area of San Antonio.


Oaks of Northgate Apartment Homes

Mission at Medical

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Westchase Apartments

The Hills on Huebner

Viva Max

Stonehill at Pipers Creek

6007 Grissom Rd

The Granite at Tuscany Hills
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The Finley

6007 Grissom Rd

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6201 Grissom Rd

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6007 Grissom Rd

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6201 Grissom Rd

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South Leon Valley, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Leon Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Leon Valley Studio Apartments | $881 | $675 | $1,100 |
| South Leon Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,137 | $599 | $2,322 |
| South Leon Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,394 | $845 | $2,279 |
| South Leon Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,678 | $1,155 | $2,258 |
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Cheapest Available South Leon Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Leon Valley area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Silver Oaks Apartments priced from $599. Oaks of Northgate Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here are the most affordable South Leon Valley apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Oaks Apartments | E1 - Bay Window | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| Oaks of Northgate Apartment Homes | A1- VL/LI | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| Mission at Medical | E2 | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Westchase Apartments | 1 BEDROOM 1 BATH STUDIO 440 SQ. FT. | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Leon Trace Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment Upstairs with 532 Sq... | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Viva Max | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| The Hills on Huebner | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Stonehill at Pipers Creek | A1 Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| The Granite at Tuscany Hills | The Rialto | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Doral Club Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $734 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Leon Valley, TX
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Leon Valley area is the $1.10 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Amber Hill in the in the Shadow Mist neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value South Leon Valley apartment is the 3 bed 2 bath Model at Villas at Costa Brava starting at $1,158 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Leon Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Hill | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
| Villas at Costa Brava | 3 bed 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| The Granite at Tuscany Hills | The San Marco | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| The Abbey At Grande Oaks | The Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Oaks of Northgate Apartment Homes | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Alto | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Plaza DeVille | Mountain Laurel | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Knoll Crest | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Viva Max | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Silver Oaks Apartments | E1 - | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Leon Valley, San Antonio, TX
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Leon Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Leon Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Leon Valley is under $734.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Leon Valley?
The cheapest apartment in South Leon Valley is Silver Oaks Apartments which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in South Leon Valley costs $1,575.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Leon Valley?
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 51 regular apartments in South Leon Valley 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 South Leon Valley?
Cheap apartments in South Leon Valley have an average cost of $121 which is $1,454 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Leon Valley.
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