Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (44 Rentals)

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Southcross Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southcross Villas

3907 E Southcross BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78222
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Terra
1 Bedroom Apartments

Terra

4747 Rigsby AveSan Antonio, TX 78222

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226 Belmont
1 Bedroom Apartments

226 Belmont

226 BelmontSan Antonio, TX 78202
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Rue Leon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rue Leon Apartments

2435-2439 Hiawatha StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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The Ivy
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ivy

4550 Lavender LnSan Antonio, TX 78220
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Oak Meadow Villa
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Meadow Villa

2929 Rigsby AveSan Antonio, TX 78222

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Diamante Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Diamante Apartments

3735 E Commerce StSan Antonio, TX 78219
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South Point Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

South Point Apartments

5500 S New Braunfels AveSan Antonio, TX 78223
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342 Vine St

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Southeast Side, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Side area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Ridge at Southcross priced from $795. Oak Meadow Villa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $809. Here are the most affordable Southeast Side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridge at Southcross1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Oak Meadow VillaA11BR,1BA$809
Peach Creek Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$835
The StellaA1BR,1BA$910
Alsbury FarmsA21BR,1BA$957
Masters RanchA1, A3, A41BR,1BA$957
Costa Cadiz1bed1BR,1BA$1,016
Residences at Grayson HeightsS1Studio,1BA$1,325
Sereno Park ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1,330
Westmount at Houston StreetC23BR,2BA$1,380

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Side, TX

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southeast Side area is the $1.04 price per square foot C2 Model at Westmount at Houston Street in the in the East side neighborhood starting from $1,380. The second greatest value Southeast Side apartment is the B2 Model at Sereno Park Apartments starting at $1,330 with a $1.39 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westmount at Houston StreetC23BR,2BA$1.04
Sereno Park ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.39
Ridge at Southcross2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.18
Costa Cadiz1bed1BR,1BA$1.32
Masters RanchA1, A3, A41BR,1BA$1.26
1221 Broadway LoftsG11BR,1BA$1.92
Alsbury FarmsA21BR,1BA$1.38
The StellaA1BR,1BA$1.34
Peach Creek Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Oak Meadow VillaA11BR,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southeast Side, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #298

Among neighborhoods in San Antonio, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Southeast Side, San Antonio, TX

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Getting Around the Southeast Side Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

11 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

5 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Side Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southeast Side?

The cheapest apartment in Southeast Side is Ridge at Southcross which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Southeast Side costs $1,525.

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 19 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 $304 which is $1,221 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southeast Side.

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