
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (192 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southwest San Antonio area of San Antonio.


Leon Creek Flats

Residences at Pearsall Park

3810 Kurz Plz S

3810 Kurz Plz S

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Aspire at Tampico

ParkVista Apartments

Bronco Apartments

419 Peabody Ave

427 E Southcross
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214 E Huff Ave

602 Lovett Ave

121 Douglas Way St, Unit C

321 Verne St

108 Robert E Lee

427 E Southcross

10368 Braunig

Villa de Oro

807 E Southcross
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433 Kayton Ave

5735 Sunset Vis

217 Lotus St

Western Hills

Esperanza At Palo Alto

Woodhaven Apartments

4115 S Presa-2, Unit 2

11926 Luckey View

13930 Wool Pk

3620 Silver Set
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11926 Overlook Knoll

859 Steves Ave

2907 Observation Dr

2911 Observation Dr

Mission Villas

Park at Briggs Ranch

128 St Francis Ave

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Stablewood Farms

4115 S Presa St
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150 Bank St

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520 Prado St

9434 Somerset Wy

Westpond

The Annex

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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 | $947 | $570 | $1,535 |
| Southwest San Antonio 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,019 | $575 | $1,988 |
| Southwest San Antonio 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,249 | $498 | $4,263 |
| Southwest San Antonio 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $601 | $3,010 |
| Southwest San Antonio 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,918 | $667 | $2,440 |
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There are currently 192 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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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 Residences at Pearsall Park priced from $510. ParkVista Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $570. Here are the most affordable Southwest San Antonio apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences at Pearsall Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $510 |
| ParkVista Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $570 |
| Bronco Apartments | Small one bedroom upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $575 |
| Arbors on Rustleaf | EFF1 | Studio,1BA | $589 |
| Darby Square | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $611 |
| Bear Spring | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $640 |
| Leon Creek Flats | Three Bed/Two Bath - 1096 sq ft - 30% AMI | 3BR,2BA | $666 |
| Villa de Oro | E1M | 1BR,1BA | $679 |
| 518 Briggs St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $699 |
| Summit at Benavides Park | 1x1 - 745 | 1BR,1BA | $726 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest San Antonio, TX
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest San Antonio area is the $1.17 price per square foot D2 Model at Frontera Crossing in the in the City South neighborhood starting from $1,609. The second greatest value Southwest San Antonio apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Costa Mirada starting at $989 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the United Southwest neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontera Crossing | D2 | 4BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Costa Mirada | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| Port Royal Apartment Homes | Madison | 3BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| 253 Carroll St, Unit 253 Carroll st | 253 Carroll St | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| SOSA at Palo Alto | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| Marshall Meadows Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Applewood Ranch Apartments | A1 & A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Summit at Benavides Park | 1x1 - 745 | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| 518 Briggs St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Bronco Apartments | Small one bedroom downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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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 $726.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest San Antonio?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest San Antonio is Residences at Pearsall Park which is listed at $510, while the average apartment in Southwest San Antonio costs $2,347.
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 629 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 $530 which is $1,817 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest San Antonio.
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