
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $550 (98 Rentals)


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602 Lovett Ave

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214 E Huff Ave

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150 Bank St

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3310 Battlecry

859 Steves Ave

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157 Arlington Ct. #3

4109 S Presa St

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4115 S Presa St

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Freedom Hills Ranch

431 Sussex Ave

418 E Highland Blvd

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Southwest Side, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Side Studio Apartments | $932 | $443 | $1,500 |
Southwest Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,005 | $550 | $1,688 |
| Southwest Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,179 | $739 | $2,100 |
| Southwest Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $601 | $2,430 |
| Southwest Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,940 | $667 | $2,305 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Side, San Antonio, TX
Ranked #82
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Side is under $750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Side?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Side is SOSA at Palo Alto which is listed at $481, while the average apartment in Southwest Side costs $1,128.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Side?
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 475 regular apartments in Southwest Side 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 Side?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Side have an average cost of $587 which is $541 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Side.
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