Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (77 Rentals)

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property at 419 Peabody Ave

$600 - $700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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419 Peabody Ave

San AntonioTX78211

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property at 3038 Weir Ave

$895

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3038 Weir Ave

San AntonioTX78226

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Palladium San Antonio
$1,057 - $1,969
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$1,057 - $1,969

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Palladium San Antonio

4770 Military Drive WestSan Antonio, TX 78242
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Arbors on Rustleaf
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbors on Rustleaf

150 Rustleaf DrSan Antonio, TX 78242
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Westwood Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Plaza

2600 Westward DrSan Antonio, TX 78227
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Winston Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winston Square

2506 S General McMullen DrSan Antonio, TX 78226
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Roselawn
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Roselawn

3346 Roselawn RdSan Antonio, TX 78226
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Darby Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Darby Square

811 Darby BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Park Terrace Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Terrace Apartments

200 Whitewood DrSan Antonio, TX 78242
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Oak Tree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Tree Apartments

5909-5910 Royalgate DrSan Antonio, TX 78242
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518 Briggs St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

518 Briggs St

518 Briggs AveSan Antonio, TX 78211
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The Kelly Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kelly Apartments

515 Humble AveSan Antonio, TX 78225
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Casablanca
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casablanca

2311 Pinn RdSan Antonio, TX 78227
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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 ParkVista Apartments priced from $570. Arbors on Rustleaf has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $589. Here are the most affordable South San Antonio apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ParkVista ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$570
Arbors on RustleafEFF1Studio,1BA$589
Darby SquareA11BR,1BA$611
Leon Creek FlatsThree Bed/Two Bath - 1096 sq ft - 30% AMI3BR,2BA$666
Villa de OroE1M1BR,1BA$679
518 Briggs St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$699
Esperanza At Palo AltoThe Alegria2BR,2BA$739
Woodhaven Apartments1x11BR,1BA$749
2907-2911 Observation2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South San Antonio, TX

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the South San Antonio area is the $1.21 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Palo Alto Apartment Homes in the in the City South neighborhood starting from $1,576. The second greatest value South San Antonio apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Costa Mirada starting at $999 with a $0.85 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palo Alto Apartment Homes4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.21
Costa MiradaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.85
Port Royal Apartment HomesMadison3BR,2BA$0.96
Hunters Glen TownhomesTwo Bedroom | Two Baths MKT2BR,2BA$1.21
Summit at Benavides Park2x22BR,2.5BA$0.87
SOSA at Palo AltoB12BR,2BA$0.89
518 Briggs St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.94
Freedom Hills RanchA21BR,1BA$1.22
Woodhaven Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.18
318 Hollenbeck Ave, Unit 2318 Hollenbeck Ave1BR,1BA$1.17

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South San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South San Antonio Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South San Antonio?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South San Antonio is at ParkVista Apartments listed at $570.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South San Antonio Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South San Antonio Apartment is $611 at Darby Square.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South San Antonio Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South San Antonio is starting from $699 at 518 Briggs St.

What is the most affordable South San Antonio Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South San Antonio Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Leon Creek Flats and starts from $666.

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