
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South of Southtown Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $600 (54 Rentals)
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Remodeled Studio Near Awesome Downtown, Unit C

Convenient Home Near all Amenities, Unit A

217 Lotus St
111 S Olive St

111 S Olive St, Unit #B

150 Bank St

Sweet Relaxing Apartment Near Fabulous Downtown, Unit B

308 Belmont

531 Cedar St
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Refugio Place

128 St Francis Ave

Granada Senior Living

Exchange Building

Main Plaza Apartments

319 S Olive St

319 S Olive St, Unit 1

Southtown Flats

HemisView Village

302 E Cevallos, Unit 1, Unit 1
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Art House

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Trove Southtown

231 Cactus St

The Travis Building

100 Labor Downtown Apartments

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Heritage Plaza

The Continental Residences

271 E Lambert St

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Inspire Downtown

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Agave
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Live the High Paradise at The Vidorra, a Full-Service High-Rise with Stunning Views and Amenities!!!

215 Center St

1722 S St Mary's St

110 Dowdy St

250 W Boyer Ave

204 S Hackberry St

300 Main

Calcasieu

506 W Drexel Ave

224 Lowell St
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The Baldwin at St. Paul Square

122 Biering St

Towers at the Majestic

THE'68

610 Virginia Blvd

111 Leigh St

The Flats at Big Tex - Historical Access

1010 South Flores

125 Forrest Ave
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South of Southtown, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South of Southtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South of Southtown Studio Apartments | $1,455 | $609 | $2,155 |
| South of Southtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $650 | $4,224 |
| South of Southtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,058 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| South of Southtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,531 | $1,540 | $10,000+ |
| South of Southtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,550 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South of Southtown Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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Cheapest Available South of Southtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South of Southtown area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at Soap Factory Apartments priced from $609. Calcasieu has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $851. Here are the most affordable South of Southtown apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soap Factory Apartments | S3 | Studio,1BA | $609 |
| Calcasieu | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Refugio Place | The Fiesta (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $867 |
| Granada Senior Living | Studio | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Main Plaza Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Southtown Flats | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,032 |
| HemisView Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Art House | E2-80 | Studio,1BA | $1,135 |
| THE'68 | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Trove Southtown | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,163 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South of Southtown, TX
As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the South of Southtown area is the $1.39 price per square foot The Water Park (C1) Model at Refugio Place in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,540. The second greatest value South of Southtown apartment is the 208 E Arsenal Model at 208 E Arsenal, Unit 1 starting at $1,650 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South of Southtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refugio Place | The Water Park (C1) | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| 208 E Arsenal, Unit 1 | 208 E Arsenal | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Blue Star Arts Complex | 121-4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Trove Southtown | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| HemisView Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| The Baldwin at St. Paul Square | A1/A1ST/A1Alt | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| Art House | E2-80 | Studio ,1BA | $2.06 |
| Granada Senior Living | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Southtown Flats | E1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.04 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including South of Southtown, San Antonio, and the greater San Antonio area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South of Southtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South of Southtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South of Southtown is under $1,163.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South of Southtown?
The cheapest apartment in South of Southtown is Soap Factory Apartments which is listed at $760, while the average apartment in South of Southtown costs $4,414.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South of Southtown?
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 161 regular apartments in South of Southtown 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 of Southtown?
Cheap apartments in South of Southtown have an average cost of $640 which is $3,774 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South of Southtown.
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