
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South of Southtown Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $600 (51 Rentals)
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217 Lotus St

Trove Southtown

HemisView Village

121 Douglas Way St

710 S Medina St

Refugio Place

Main Plaza Apartments

Exchange Building

THE'68
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100 Labor Downtown Apartments

623 Barbe St, Unit Apt 3

Southtown Flats

Granada Senior Living

128 St Francis Ave

Heritage Plaza

Agave

Blue Star Arts Complex

Art House

113-115 Vitra Pl
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319 S Flores St

271 E Lambert St

710 S Medina St

110 Dowdy St

250 W Boyer Ave

202 Hunstock Ave

150 Bank St
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111 S Olive St

113 S Olive St

Calcasieu

308 Belmont

The Baldwin at St. Paul Square

222 Lowell St

Towers at the Majestic

The Flats at Big Tex - Historical Access

1010 South Flores

122 Biering St
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302 Madison St

405 Florida St

627 E Guenther St

271 E Lambert St

211 E Fest St

118 Callaghan Ave

125 Forrest Ave

614 Barbe St

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Nueva House Apartments
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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 | $1,349 | $609 | $2,105 |
| South of Southtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $725 | $4,274 |
| South of Southtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,766 | $870 | $10,000+ |
| South of Southtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,076 | $1,540 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 51 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. Trove Southtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. 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 |
| Trove Southtown | Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $749 |
| HemisView Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Calcasieu | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Refugio Place | The Fiesta (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $867 |
| Main Plaza Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| THE'68 | S1 | Studio,1BA | $951 |
| 100 Labor Downtown Apartments | E1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Southtown Flats | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,008 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South of Southtown, TX
As of January 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the South of Southtown area is the $1.46 price per square foot 210 E Arsenal Model at 210 E Arsenal, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value South of Southtown apartment is the 208 E Arsenal Model at 208 E Arsenal, Unit 1 starting at $1,750 with a $1.59 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 E Arsenal, Unit 1 | 210 E Arsenal | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| 208 E Arsenal, Unit 1 | 208 E Arsenal | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Trove Southtown | Two Bedrooms Two Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| HemisView Village | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Refugio Place | The Fiesta (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 623 Barbe St, Unit Apt 3 | 623 Barbe St | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Inspire Downtown | S2R | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
| The Baldwin at St. Paul Square | A1p/A1STp/A1Altp | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Southtown Flats | E1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.04 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $1.52 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,008.
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 $5,306.
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 165 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 $524 which is $4,782 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South of Southtown.
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