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The St. John
222 E Mitchell StSan Antonio, TX 78210
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $443 (234 Rentals)
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SOSA at Palo Alto
9930 Poteet Jourdanton FwySan Antonio, TX 78224
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Palladium San Antonio
4770 Military Drive WestSan Antonio, TX 78242
Room in Single Family Home on Congress Ave
543 Congress Ave
San AntonioTX78214
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Aspire at Tampico
218 Tampico StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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ParkVista Apartments
5470 W Military DrSan Antonio, TX 78242
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8228 Bronco LnSan Antonio, TX 78227
1883 Thompson Pl
San AntonioTX78226
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Southgate on Emerald
102 Emerald AshSan Antonio, TX 78221
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Mission Villas
247 West Dickson AveSan Antonio, TX 78214
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121 Douglas Way St, Unit C
121 Douglas Way StSan Antonio, TX 78210
427 E Southcross
San AntonioTX78214
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Villa de Oro
130 Camino De OroSan Antonio, TX 78224
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2911 Observation Dr, Unit 3
2911 Observation DrSan Antonio, TX 78227
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2907 Observation Dr, Unit 5
2907 Observation DrSan Antonio, TX 78227
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2911 Observation Dr, Unit 5
2911 Observation DrSan Antonio, TX 78227
2911 Observation Dr
San AntonioTX78227
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Leon Creek Flats
7515 Holm RdSan Antonio, TX 78242
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Western Hills
500 Tomar DrSan Antonio, TX 78227
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Esperanza At Palo Alto
12305 SW Loop 410San Antonio, TX 78224
335 Monticello Ct
San AntonioTX78223
214 E Huff Ave
San AntonioTX78214
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150 Bank St
150 Bank StSan Antonio, TX 78204
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4115 S Presa St, Unit 2
4115 S Presa StSan Antonio, TX 78223
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Woodhaven Apartments
3616 FairmeadowsSan Antonio, TX 78211
150 Bank St
San AntonioTX78204
522 Altitude Dr, Unit 2
522 Altitude Dr
San AntonioTX78227
522 Altitude Dr, Unit 3
522 Altitude Dr
San AntonioTX78227
522 Altitude Dr, Unit 4
522 Altitude Dr
San AntonioTX78227
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223 Kelsey Ave
San AntonioTX78211
108 Beatrice Ave
San AntonioTX78214
10720 Criterion
San AntonioTX78252
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Palo Alto Apartment Homes
10127 S State Hwy 16San Antonio, TX 78224
859 Steves Ave
San AntonioTX78210
427 E Southcross
San AntonioTX78214
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Mission Del Rio Apartment Homes
927 VFW BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78223
136 E Dullnig Ct
San AntonioTX78223
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Cornerstone Apartments
1002 Grosvenor BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78221
157 Arlington Ct. #3
San AntonioTX78210
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Park at Briggs Ranch
5525 Mansions Bluffs RnchSan Antonio, TX 78245
310 Finton
San AntonioTX78204
4115 S Presa St
San AntonioTX78223
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8301 Lake VisSan Antonio, TX 78227
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1327 Mission GrandeSan Antonio, TX 78221
134 Cheyenne Ave, Unit 2
134 Cheyenne Ave
San AntonioTX78207
116 Vanderbilt St
San AntonioTX78210
8207 Landing Ave
San AntonioTX78227
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Westpond
1980 Horal DrSan Antonio, TX 78227
840 Steves Ave
San AntonioTX78210
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Southwest San Antonio, San Antonio, TX Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest San Antonio?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest San Antonio Studio Apartments | $1,073 | $443 | $2,068 |
| Southwest San Antonio 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,032 | $491 | $1,785 |
| Southwest San Antonio 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,224 | $557 | $3,000 |
| Southwest San Antonio 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $601 | $4,264 |
| Southwest San Antonio 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,882 | $667 | $2,275 |
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Cheapest Available Southwest San Antonio Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest San Antonio area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at SOSA at Palo Alto priced from $481. Arbors on Rustleaf has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $549. Here are the most affordable Southwest San Antonio apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOSA at Palo Alto | A2 | 1BR, 1BA | $481 |
| Arbors on Rustleaf | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $549 |
| ParkVista Apartments | S1 | Studio, 1BA | $570 |
| Bronco Apartments | Small one bedroom upstairs | 1BR, 1BA | $575 |
| Southgate on Emerald | B1 | 2BR, 1BA | $602 |
| Mission Villas | 1x1 | 1BR, 1BA | $605 |
| Darby Square | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $611 |
| Hutchins Palms | A1 | 1BR, 1BA | $635 |
| Bear Spring | Studio, 1 bath | Studio, 1BA | $640 |
| Villa de Oro | E1 | 1BR, 1BA | $689 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest San Antonio, TX
As of September 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest San Antonio area is the $0.92 price per square foot The Cretivo Model at Esperanza At Palo Alto in the City South neighborhood starting from $1,349. The second greatest value Southwest San Antonio apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Palo Alto Apartment Homes in the City South neighborhood starting at $1,475 with a $1.13 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest San Antonio apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esperanza At Palo Alto | The Cretivo | 4BR, 2BA | $0.92 |
| Palo Alto Apartment Homes | 4 Bedroom | 4BR, 2BA | $1.13 |
| Hunters Glen Townhomes | Three Bedroom | Two Baths | 3BR, 2BA | $1.06 |
| Costa Mirada | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 2BA | $0.79 |
| The Scott at Medio Creek | C1 | 3BR, 2BA | $1.14 |
| Rio Lofts | B | 2BR, 2BA | $0.96 |
| SOSA at Palo Alto | B1 | 2BR, 2BA | $0.89 |
| Mission Del Rio Apartment Homes | Sterling | 1BR, 1BA | $1.07 |
| Leon Creek Flats | One Bed/One Bath - 727 sq ft - 60% AMI | 1BR, 1BA | $1.10 |
| Bronco Apartments | Large one bedroom downstairs office area | 1BR, 1BA | $1.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest San Antonio Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest San Antonio?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest San Antonio is under $689.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest San Antonio?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest San Antonio is SOSA at Palo Alto which is listed at $481, while the average apartment in Southwest San Antonio costs $1,099.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest San Antonio?
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 454 regular apartments in Southwest San Antonio 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 Southwest San Antonio?
Cheap apartments in Southwest San Antonio have an average cost of $492 which is $607 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest San Antonio.
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