Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southtown Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $700 (26 Rentals)

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$1,017 - $2,347Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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633 S St Mary`s StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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West End on Frio
2 Bedroom Apartments

West End on Frio

711 S Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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1115 S Alamo St

San AntonioTX78210
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1010 South Flores
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1010 South Flores

1010 S Flores StSan Antonio, TX 78204
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property at 122 Biering St

122 Biering St

San AntonioTX78210
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Southtown, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southtown area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at Trove Southtown priced from $749. Aspire at Tampico has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Southtown apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trove SouthtownStudio One BathroomStudio,1BA$749
Aspire at TampicoE1Studio,1BA$799
Rio LoftsA21BR,1BA$898
Peanut Factory LoftsA41BR,1BA$974
100 Labor Downtown ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$999
Southtown FlatsE1Studio,1BA$1,016
THE'68S1Studio,1BA$1,049
Blue Star Arts Complex208Studio,1BA$1,052
Art HouseE2-80Studio,1BA$1,074
Refugio PlaceThe Fiesta (A1)1BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southtown, TX

As of November 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southtown area is the $1.46 price per square foot 210 E Arsenal Model at 210 E Arsenal, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Southtown apartment is the 208 E Arsenal Model at 208 E Arsenal, Unit 1 starting at $1,750 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
210 E Arsenal, Unit 1210 E Arsenal2BR,2BA$1.46
208 E Arsenal, Unit 1208 E Arsenal2BR,2BA$1.59
AceroA91BR,1BA$1.72
Trove SouthtownOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.97
The St. JohnA31BR,1BA$1.73
Refugio PlaceThe Fiesta (A1)1BR,1BA$1.48
HemisView VillageA11BR,1BA$1.61
Peanut Factory LoftsS41BR,1BA$1.58
Rio LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.36
Aspire at TampicoE1Studio ,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southtown, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #235

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including Southtown, San Antonio, and the greater San Antonio area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Southtown Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

60 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

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 Southtown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southtown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southtown is under $1,090.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southtown?

The cheapest apartment in Southtown is Trove Southtown which is listed at $798, while the average apartment in Southtown costs $2,032.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southtown?

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 138 regular apartments in Southtown 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 Southtown?

Cheap apartments in Southtown have an average cost of $826 which is $1,206 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southtown.

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