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San AntonioTX78214
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (17 Rentals)
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San AntonioTX78221
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145 W Dickson Ave
San AntonioTX78214
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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 | $1,078 | $700 | $1,270 |
| South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,112 | $480 | $1,598 |
| South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $577 | $2,053 |
| South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,328 | $664 | $1,750 |
| South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $737 | $2,850 |
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There are currently 17 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 Studio unit found at Rio Springs priced from $699. Aristocrat Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable South Side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Springs | EFF, PATIO | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Aristocrat Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Hutchins Palms | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Mission Villas | A2-R - San Jose - 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $837 |
| The Aliso Apartments | 0X1 | Studio,1BA | $839 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, TX
As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $0.94 price per square foot 8622 S Zarzamora St Model at 8622 S Zarzamora St, Unit 389 in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value South Side apartment is the A3E1 Model at MELA starting at $1,514 with a $1.82 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8622 S Zarzamora St, Unit 389 | 8622 S Zarzamora St | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| MELA | A3E1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Costa Azul Apartments | A | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
| Seven Pines Apartments | 2-1 Zarzamora | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Aristocrat Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| The Aliso Apartments | 0X1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.59 |
| Mission Villas | A2-R - San Jose - 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Hutchins Palms | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Rio Springs | EFF | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
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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 $1,155.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Side?
The cheapest apartment in South Side is Aristocrat Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in South Side costs $1,624.
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 41 regular apartments in South Side 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 Side?
Cheap apartments in South Side have an average cost of $606 which is $1,018 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Side.
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