
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (52 Rentals)
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Room in House on Motel Dr

Brigadoon Apartments

4906 Melvin Dr

606 Morningview Dr

Highland Hills

Ridge at Southcross

712 Bailey Avenue

642 Morningview Dr

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414 Gulf St

1934 McKinley Ave, Unit B, Unit B

1018 Chicago Blvd, Unit 2

The Stella

926 Poinsettia St

342 Vine St

1410 Avant Ave

926 E Drexel Ave, Unit #1, Unit #1

526 Cooper St

Masters Ranch
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Villas at Echo East

Alsbury Farms

936 Poinsettia St

936 poinsettia-

932 Poinsettia-

932 Poinsettia St

1126 Bailey Ave

2007 Wyoming St

926 E Drexel Ave

928 Poinsettia St
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342 Vine St

934 Poinsettia St

Southcross Villas

4631 Argonne Dr

Terra

The Ivy

The Place At Commerce

411 Canton

226 Belmont
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Rue Leon Apartments

Oak Meadow Villa

Pecan Valley Golf Apartments

2407 S New Braunfels Ave

1506 Schley Ave

Diamante Apartments

1121 Essex St

4910 Tee St

146 Eross St

1829 E Highland Blvd
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Southeast Side, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southeast Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Side Studio Apartments | $804 | $428 | $1,035 |
| Southeast Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $866 | $444 | $1,200 |
| Southeast Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,057 | $519 | $3,500 |
| Southeast Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,409 | $879 | $3,060 |
| Southeast Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $1,199 | $3,891 |
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Cheapest Available Southeast Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Side area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at Lofts at Creekview priced from $428. Highland Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $765. Here are the most affordable Southeast Side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lofts at Creekview | S2 | Studio,1BA | $428 |
| Highland Hills | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Ridge at Southcross | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Oak Meadow Villa | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $809 |
| Rue Leon Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Stella | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $854 |
| Masters Ranch | A1, A3, A4 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Alsbury Farms | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| The Bella Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $945 |
| Rosemont at Highland Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,002 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Side, TX
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Side area is the $1.06 price per square foot C1 Model at Houston Street Townhomes in the in the East side neighborhood starting from $1,338. The second greatest value Southeast Side apartment is the 4 Bed/ 2 Bath Model at 302 Cooper St starting at $1,500 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the East side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Street Townhomes | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| 302 Cooper St | 4 Bed/ 2 Bath | 4BR,4BA | $1.28 |
| Lofts at Creekview | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Rue Leon Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Masters Ranch | A1, A3, A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Rosemont at Highland Park | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| The Bella Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Ridge at Southcross | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| The Stella | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Oak Meadow Villa | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southeast Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southeast Side is under $1,002.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Side?
The cheapest apartment in Southeast Side is Lofts at Creekview which is listed at $444, while the average apartment in Southeast Side costs $1,375.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southeast Side?
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 96 regular apartments in Southeast Side 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 Side?
Cheap apartments in Southeast Side have an average cost of $560 which is $815 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Side.
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