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The St. John
222 E Mitchell StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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Aspire at Tampico
218 Tampico StSan Antonio, TX 78207
217 Lotus St
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128 St Francis Ave
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150 Bank St
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Refugio Place
300 Labor StSan Antonio, TX 78210
112 Oelkers St
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411 E Lachapelle
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The Peanut Factory Lofts
939 S Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
205 W Lambert St
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Southtown Flats
111 Probandt StSan Antonio, TX 78204
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Art House
215 E CevallosSan Antonio, TX 78204
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Acero
333 W CevallosSan Antonio, TX 78204
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Rio Lofts
323 W Mitchell StSan Antonio, TX 78204
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HemisView Village
401 Santos StSan Antonio, TX 78210
153 E Baylor St
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Trove Southtown
301 E CevallosSan Antonio, TX 78204
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100 Labor Downtown Apartments
100 Labor StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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Heritage Plaza
227 Dwyer AveSan Antonio, TX 78204
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1114 S San Marcos, Unit 1
1114 S San MarcosSan Antonio, TX 78207
506 W Drexel Ave
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827 Steves Ave
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West End on Frio
711 S Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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THE'68
623 Hemisfair BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78205
122 Biering St
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Southtown, San Antonio, TX Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southtown Studio Apartments | $1,147 | $784 | $1,552 |
| Southtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,306 | $653 | $2,351 |
| Southtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,692 | $557 | $4,396 |
| Southtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $1,200 | $3,010 |
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Cheapest Available Southtown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southtown area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The St. John priced from $849. Refugio Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $867. Here are the most affordable Southtown apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The St. John | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Refugio Place | The Fiesta (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $867 |
| Aspire at Tampico | S6M | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Southtown Flats | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,018 |
| Art House | E2-80 | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
| Acero | A2p | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| Rio Lofts | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,046 |
| THE'68 | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,097 |
| HemisView Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| 100 Labor Downtown Apartments | E5 | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southtown, TX
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southtown area is the $1.32 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Peanut Factory Lofts in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Southtown apartment is the 208 E Arsenal Model at 208 E Arsenal, Unit 1 starting at $1,650 with a $1.50 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peanut Factory Lofts | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.32 |
| 208 E Arsenal, Unit 1 | 208 E Arsenal | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Refugio Place | The Water Park (C1) | 3BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Blue Star Arts Complex | 121-4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Trove Southtown | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| 1114 S San Marcos, Unit 1 | 1114 S San Marcos | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| The St. John | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Acero | A3p | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| HemisView Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Rio Lofts | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
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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 $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southtown?
The cheapest apartment in Southtown is The St. John which is listed at $469, while the average apartment in Southtown costs $2,295.
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 80 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 $436 which is $1,859 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southtown.
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