
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South San Antonio area of San Antonio.


Park Vista Apartments

Arbors on Rustleaf

110 Paradise Valley Dr

Rio Springs
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The Preserve at The Port

314 Hollenbeck Ave

115 Darson Marie Dr

131 Darson Marie Dr

Esperanza At Palo Alto
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10126 Agave Azul

223 Kelsey Ave
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South San Antonio, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South San Antonio?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South San Antonio Studio Apartments | $694 | $620 | $900 |
South San Antonio 1 Bedroom Apartments | $848 | $436 | $1,100 |
South San Antonio 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,099 | $722 | $1,319 |
South San Antonio 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,312 | $601 | $1,795 |
South San Antonio 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,636 | $667 | $2,850 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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Cheapest Available South San Antonio Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South San Antonio area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at Park Vista Apartments priced from $570. Arbors on Rustleaf has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $635. Here are the most affordable South San Antonio apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Park Vista Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $570 |
Arbors on Rustleaf | EFF1 | Studio,1BA | $635 |
Rio Springs | EFF, PATIO | Studio,1BA | $699 |
Hacienda Apartments | 1st MONTH FREE!! | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
The Preserve at The Port | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South San Antonio, TX
As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the South San Antonio area is the $1.06 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Palo Alto Apartment Homes in the in the City South neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value South San Antonio apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Costa Mirada starting at $930 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the United Southwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South San Antonio apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Palo Alto Apartment Homes | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.06 |
Costa Mirada | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.79 |
Hunters Glen | Two Bedroom | Two Baths MKT | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Summit at Benavides Park | 1x1 - 814 | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Port Royal Apartment Homes | Sterling | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Freedom Hills Ranch | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Darby Square | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Thompson Place | 1 bed 1.5 bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
The Scott at Medio Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Esperanza At Palo Alto | The Imaginacion | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Getting Around the South San Antonio Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX
Walk Score®
34 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
32 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South San Antonio Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South San Antonio?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South San Antonio is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South San Antonio?
The cheapest apartment in South San Antonio is Park Vista Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in South San Antonio costs $2,560.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South San Antonio?
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 86 regular apartments in South San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
Cheap apartments in South San Antonio have an average cost of $762 which is $1,798 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South San Antonio.
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