Cheap Homes for Rent in the Southwest San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $600 (81 Rentals)

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property at 507 Oregon St

$750

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$750
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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507 Oregon St

San AntonioTX78211
property at 157 Arlington Ct. #3

$775

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$775
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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157 Arlington Ct. #3

San AntonioTX78210

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property at 515 Margil St

$800

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$800
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$800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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515 Margil St, Unit 517

515 Margil St
San AntonioTX78225

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property at 1206 S Comal

$900

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$900
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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1206 S Comal

San AntonioTX78207

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property at 346 Ware Blvd

$995

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$995
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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346 Ware Blvd

San AntonioTX78221

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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 Studio unit found at The St. John priced from $443. SOSA at Palo Alto has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $481. Here are the most affordable Southwest San Antonio apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The St. JohnS1 AffordableStudio,1BA$443
SOSA at Palo AltoA21BR,1BA$481
Arbors on RustleafA11BR,1BA$549
ParkVista ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$570
Bronco ApartmentsSmall one bedroom upstairs1BR,1BA$575
Leon Creek FlatsTwo Bed/Two Bath - 887 sq ft - 30% AMI2BR,2BA$584
Darby SquareA11BR,1BA$611
Bear SpringStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$640
The AnnexStudioStudio,1BA$670
Woodhaven Apartments1x11BR,1BA$699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest San Antonio, TX

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest San Antonio area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2427 W Southcross Blvd Model at 2427 W Southcross Blvd, Unit REAR in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Southwest San Antonio apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Palo Alto Apartment Homes starting at $1,428 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the City South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest San Antonio apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2427 W Southcross Blvd, Unit REAR2427 W Southcross Blvd2BR,1BA$0.93
Palo Alto Apartment Homes4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.10
Hunters Glen TownhomesThree Bedroom | Two Baths3BR,2BA$1.06
Costa MiradaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.84
Port Royal Apartment HomesMadison3BR,2BA$0.98
253 Carroll St, Unit 253 Carroll st253 Carroll St1BR,1BA$1.05
Roosevelt Mobile Home ParkPhase 1 & 22BR,2BA$1.03
SOSA at Palo AltoA21BR,1BA$0.62
Marshall Meadows Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
518 Briggs St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.94

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest San Antonio

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest San Antonio?

There are currently 377 Apartments for Rent in Southwest San Antonio, TX with pricing that ranges from $498 to $4,488. There are also 543 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest San Antonio ranging from $650 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest San Antonio?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest San Antonio ranges from $650 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,611.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southwest San Antonio?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southwest San Antonio range from $601 to $3,263, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $745 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $667.

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