
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Southwest Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (6 Rentals)
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Costa Mirada

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Hunters Glen- Income Restricted

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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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $874 | $481 | $1,206 |
| South Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $946 | $577 | $1,447 |
| South Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,047 | $664 | $1,669 |
| South Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,352 | $737 | $1,858 |
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There are currently 6 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 2 Beds unit found at Esperanza At Palo Alto priced from $799. Hunters Glen- Income Restricted has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $804. Here are the most affordable South Southwest apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esperanza At Palo Alto | The Alegria | 2BR,2BA | $799 |
| Hunters Glen- Income Restricted | Two Bedroom | Two Baths | 2BR,2BA | $804 |
| Palo Alto Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Southwest, TX
As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Southwest area is the $1.10 price per square foot Four Bedroom Model at Costa Mirada in the in the United Southwest neighborhood starting from $1,616. The second greatest value South Southwest apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Palo Alto Apartment Homes starting at $1,576 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the City South 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Mirada | Four Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Palo Alto Apartment Homes | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Hunters Glen- Income Restricted | Two Bedroom | Two Baths MKT | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Woodhaven Apartments | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
| Seven Pines Apartments | 3-1 Zarzamora | 3BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Esperanza At Palo Alto | The Imaginacion | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Southwest, San Antonio, TX
Ranked #345
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the South Southwest Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX
Walk Score®
36 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
36 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
11 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Southwest Apartments
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 $1,027 which is $272 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Southwest.
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