
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southtown Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (28 Rentals)
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Aspire at Tampico

217 Lotus St

859 Steves Ave

128 St Francis Ave

150 Bank St

531 Cedar St
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Refugio Place

112 Oelkers St

411 E Lachapelle

The Peanut Factory Lofts

205 W Lambert St

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Art House
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Acero

Rio Lofts

HemisView Village

153 E Baylor St

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Trove Southtown

100 Labor Downtown Apartments

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Heritage Plaza
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1114 S San Marcos, Unit 1

506 W Drexel Ave

827 Steves Ave

West End on Frio

THE'68

122 Biering St

340 McKinley Ave
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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 $469. 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 | $469 |
| 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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