
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Southwest Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (6 Rentals)
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Esperanza At Palo Alto

Palo Alto Apartment Homes
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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 | $824 | $481 | $1,206 |
| South Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,001 | $577 | $1,447 |
| South Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,047 | $664 | $1,669 |
| South Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,367 | $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 1 Bed unit found at Woodhaven Apartments priced from $699. Rio Springs Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable South Southwest apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodhaven Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Rio Springs Apartments | EFF | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Esperanza At Palo Alto | The Alegria | 2BR,2BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Southwest, TX
As of January 06, 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 Two Bedroom Model at Costa Mirada starting at $924 with a $0.78 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 |
| Costa Mirada | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.78 |
| Hunters Glen- Income Restricted | Two Bedroom | Two Baths MKT | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Esperanza At Palo Alto | The Imaginacion | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Woodhaven Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Seven Pines Apartments | 1-1 Zarzamora | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Rio Springs Apartments | EFF | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
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 37 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 $970 which is $405 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Southwest.
Expert Rental Resources
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