Cheap Homes for Rent in Southtown Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (9 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Rio Lofts priced from $898. 100 Labor Downtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Southtown apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rio LoftsA21BR,1BA$898
100 Labor Downtown ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$999
Trove SouthtownStudio One BathroomStudio,1BA$1,009

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southtown, TX

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southtown area is the $0.98 price per square foot B1 Model at The St. John in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,434. The second greatest value Southtown apartment is the Two Bedrooms Two Bathrooms Model at Trove Southtown starting at $1,625 with a $1.57 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.
The St. JohnB12BR,2BA$0.98
Trove SouthtownTwo Bedrooms Two Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.57
Blue Star Arts Complex2011BR,1BA$1.54
Art HouseA31BR,1BA$2.17
Refugio PlaceThe Fiesta (A1)1BR,1BA$1.48
HemisView VillageA11BR,1BA$1.53
Peanut Factory LoftsA61BR,1BA$1.75
Rio LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.36
AceroA1p1BR,1BA$1.75
Aspire at TampicoE1Studio ,1BA$2.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Southtown?

There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in Southtown, TX with pricing that ranges from $875 to $4,500. There are also 24 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southtown ranging from $525 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southtown ranges from $525 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,227.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southtown range from $1,243 to $3,520, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,947 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,500.

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