Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (52 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Side area of San Antonio.

property at 419 Peabody Ave

$575 - $675

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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419 Peabody Ave

San AntonioTX78211
property at 507 Oregon St

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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507 Oregon St

San AntonioTX78211

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property at 520 Prado St

$799

2 Bedroom Rentals

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520 Prado St

San AntonioTX78204

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property at 224 W Pyron Ave

$950 - $1,100

2 Bedroom Rentals

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224 W Pyron Ave

San AntonioTX78214
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Hutchins Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hutchins Palms

535 W Hutchins PlSan Antonio, TX 78221

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311 Bristol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

311 Bristol

311 BristolSan Antonio, TX 78214
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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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Harlandale Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harlandale Building

354 E Southcross BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78214
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South Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

South Park

321 VerneSan Antonio, TX 78221
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Vestal Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vestal Apartments

1400 Clamp AveSan Antonio, TX 78221
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The Aliso
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Aliso

807 Flame CirSan Antonio, TX 78221

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3409 Commercial Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3409 Commercial Ave

3409 Commercial AveSan Antonio, TX 78221
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Seven Pines Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Seven Pines Apartments

8027 S Zarzamora StSan Antonio, TX 78224
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Guild Park Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Guild Park Apartments

750 W Mayfield BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78211
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property at 346 Ware Blvd

$995

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$995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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346 Ware Blvd

San AntonioTX78221
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1327 Quintana Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1327 Quintana Rd

1327 Quintana RdSan Antonio, TX 78211

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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 Mission Villas priced from $780. Silverwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable South Side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mission Villas1x11BR,1BA$780
Silverwood ApartmentsC2BR,1BA$900
Hutchins PalmsB12BR,1BA$910
MELAE1.AStudio,1BA$949
The Aliso1X11BR,1BA$970
Cornerstone Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$999
Aristocrat Apartments - All Bills Paid1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Seven Pines Apartments2-1 Delight2BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, TX

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2427 W Southcross Blvd Model at 2427 W Southcross Blvd, Unit REAR in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value South Side apartment is the 2X2 Model at The Aliso starting at $1,207 with a $1.44 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2427 W Southcross Blvd, Unit REAR2427 W Southcross Blvd2BR,1BA$0.93
The Aliso2X22BR,2BA$1.44
Cornerstone Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
Hutchins PalmsB12BR,1BA$1.14
Seven Pines Apartments2-1 Zarzamora2BR,1BA$1.71
Aristocrat Apartments - All Bills Paid1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.51
Silverwood ApartmentsC2BR,1BA$1.40
MELAA11BR,1BA$1.90
603 Gladstone603 Gladstone2BR,1BA$1.59
Mission Villas1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.91

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Side is at MELA listed at $949.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment is $780 at Mission Villas.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Side is starting from $900 at Silverwood Apartments.

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