
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $600 (47 Rentals)
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602 Lovett Ave

321 Verne St

108 Robert E Lee

Villa de Oro

214 E Huff Ave

347 Ware Blvd, Unit 17

Mission Villas

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520 Prado St

130 Camino De Oro, Unit 910

130 Camino De Oro, Unit 807

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603 Gladstone

427 E Southcross

MELA

224 W Pyron Ave

130 Camino De Oro, Unit 602
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130 Camino De Oro, Unit 517

346 Ware Blvd

129 Livingston, Unit LOFT, Unit LOFT

620 Linden Ave

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311 Bristol

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5113 Sierra St

The Aliso

515 Margil St, Unit 517, Unit 517

1202 W Formosa Blvd

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Seven Pines Apartments

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346 Ware Blvd

1327 Quintana Rd

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151 Hopi St

1202 Division Ave

675 W Pyron Ave

Costa Azul Apartments
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231 Aaron Pl

102 Shrine Ave
South Side, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Side Studio Apartments | $916 | $763 | $1,049 |
| South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $854 | $600 | $1,404 |
| South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,328 | $799 | $1,844 |
| South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,367 | $1,311 | $1,450 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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Cheapest Available South Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Side area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Villa de Oro priced from $679. Cornerstone Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $779. Here are the most affordable South Side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa de Oro | E1M | 1BR,1BA | $679 |
| Cornerstone Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $779 |
| Mission Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| Hutchins Palms | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $910 |
| MELA | E1.A | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| The Aliso | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
| Aristocrat Apartments - All Bills Paid | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Seven Pines Apartments | 2-1 Delight | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, TX
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $1.44 price per square foot 2X2 Model at The Aliso in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,207. The second greatest value South Side apartment is the B1 Model at Hutchins Palms starting at $910 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the South Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aliso | 2X2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Hutchins Palms | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Seven Pines Apartments | 2-1 Zarzamora | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Aristocrat Apartments - All Bills Paid | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Cornerstone Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Villa de Oro | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| 603 Gladstone | 603 Gladstone | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| MELA | E1.A | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
| Mission Villas | 1x1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| 129 Livingston, Unit LOFT | 129 Livingston | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Side is under $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Side?
The cheapest apartment in South Side is Villa de Oro which is listed at $679, while the average apartment in South Side costs $1,341.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Side?
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 13 regular apartments in South Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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