
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Southwest Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (21 Rentals)
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3810 Kurz Plz S

3810 Kurz Plz S

Villa de Oro

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Esperanza At Palo Alto

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130 Camino De Oro, Unit 910

130 Camino De Oro, Unit 807

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Los Arcos at Vida

130 Camino De Oro, Unit 517

130 Camino De Oro, Unit 906

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South Southwest, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Southwest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Southwest Studio Apartments | $914 | $914 | $914 |
| South Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $843 | $679 | $1,310 |
| South Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,048 | $739 | $1,640 |
| South Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,058 | $601 | $1,521 |
| South Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,490 | $667 | $1,749 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Southwest Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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Cheapest Available South Southwest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Southwest area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at SOSA at Palo Alto priced from $481. Villa de Oro has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $679. Here are the most affordable South Southwest apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOSA at Palo Alto | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $481 |
| Villa de Oro | E1M | 1BR,1BA | $679 |
| Woodhaven Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Esperanza At Palo Alto | The Alegria | 2BR,2BA | $739 |
| Palo Alto Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Southwest, TX
As of June 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Southwest 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 Southwest apartment is the Three Bedroom | Two Baths Model at Hunters Glen Townhomes starting at $1,338 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the United Southwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Apartment Homes | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Hunters Glen Townhomes | Three Bedroom | Two Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Costa Mirada | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| Los Arcos at Vida | C | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| SOSA at Palo Alto | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| Cornerstone Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Seven Pines Apartments | 2-1 Zarzamora | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Esperanza At Palo Alto | The Imaginacion | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Woodhaven Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Villa de Oro | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Southwest Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Southwest?
The cheapest apartment in South Southwest is SOSA at Palo Alto which is listed at $481, while the average apartment in South Southwest costs $1,537.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Southwest?
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 40 regular apartments in South Southwest 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 Southwest?
Cheap apartments in South Southwest have an average cost of $688 which is $849 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Southwest.
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