
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (436 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southeast San Antonio area of San Antonio.


Southgate on Emerald

Horizon Pointe Apartments

Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments

Mesquite Trails at Brooks

Soap Factory Apartments

1535 W Woodlawn Ave

Cottages at Terrell Hills

Aristocrat Apartments
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Brigadoon Apartments

The Howard

1334-1336 Rigsby Ave

Aviator at Brooks

The Parker

Contour Place

643 W Summit Ave.
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319 Army Blvd

Alamo Estates

2722 Irwin Dr

300 Moursund Blvd

1207 Hays St

Brookview Duplex 6822

Mission Villas

Alamo Park

703 N San Marcos

5802 Rolling Gln
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1214 Paso Hondo St

217 Lotus St

822 E Carson St

Ridge at Southcross

Madison on Dietrich Apartment Homes

Marshall Meadows Apartment Homes

1323 Lamar St

347 Ware Blvd

805 Eleanor Ave

Trove Southtown
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The Flats at Olmos

127 Sandmeyer St

Harlandale Building

823 W Euclid Ave

Highland Hills

321 Verne St

104 Prestwick Blvd

Arabella Apartments
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Southeast San Antonio, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast San Antonio?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast San Antonio Studio Apartments | $1,279 | $450 | $2,456 |
| Southeast San Antonio 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,438 | $480 | $5,030 |
| Southeast San Antonio 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,017 | $529 | $10,000+ |
| Southeast San Antonio 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,078 | $665 | $10,000+ |
| Southeast San Antonio 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,108 | $738 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 436 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southeast San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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Cheapest Available Southeast San Antonio Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast San Antonio area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Southgate on Emerald priced from $480. Horizon Pointe Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $482. Here are the most affordable Southeast San Antonio apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate on Emerald | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $480 |
| Horizon Pointe Apartments | A1-30% | 1BR,1BA | $482 |
| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $529 |
| Mesquite Trails at Brooks | One Bed/One Bath - 720 sq ft - 30% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $543 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S2 | Studio,1BA | $554 |
| Hutchins Palms | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| Cottages at Terrell Hills | 0x1a_P | Studio,1BA | $599 |
| The Parker | A | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
| 703 West Summit Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| 643 West Summit Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast San Antonio, TX
As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast San Antonio area is the $0.81 price per square foot 614 Barberry St Model at 614 Barberry St, Unit 201 in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Southeast San Antonio apartment is the 7054 Lakeview Dr Model at 7054 Lakeview Dr, Unit #101 starting at $1,400 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Northeast Converse neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast San Antonio apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 614 Barberry St, Unit 201 | 614 Barberry St | 3BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| 7054 Lakeview Dr, Unit #101 | 7054 Lakeview Dr | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.06 |
| Norte 8833 | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| Blue Vine | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| Houston Street Townhomes | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Alamo Estates | The 1094 | 3BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Rosillo Creek Apartments | 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Harlandale Building | 2 Bed/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Marshall Meadows Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| BRIGHTWAY MANOR | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas including Southeast San Antonio, San Antonio, and the greater San Antonio area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast San Antonio Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southeast San Antonio?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast San Antonio is under $675.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast San Antonio?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast San Antonio is Southgate on Emerald which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Southeast San Antonio costs $4,886.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast San Antonio?
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 433 regular apartments in Southeast San Antonio 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 Southeast San Antonio?
Cheap apartments in Southeast San Antonio have an average cost of $232 which is $4,654 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast San Antonio.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

A Texas Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in San Antonio
Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher
I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. Welcome to San Antone', the smallest big city in Texas. San Antonio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio
Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher
Hi, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert and your guide to places to live around San Antonio colleges and universities. San Antonio, Texas, is one of the most dynamic cities in the Southwest.

Live and Work: Best San Antonio Neighborhoods for Rent by Employer
Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher
Hello, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio has always been a major part of my life. I'm glad to share my thoughts with you.

Discover the SATX Local Vibe: An Insiders Look Into the Life of Renting in San Antonio
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!





