
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $722 (37 Rentals)


300 Moursund Blvd

Esperanza At Palo Alto

2911 Observation Dr

926 King Ave
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930 Drury Ln

The Scott at Medio Creek

Los Arcos at Vida

515 Margil St
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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 |
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Southwest Side Studio Apartments | $922 | $620 | $1,685 |
Southwest Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,170 | $436 | $1,972 |
Southwest Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,312 | $722 | $2,426 |
Southwest Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $601 | $2,942 |
Southwest Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,720 | $667 | $2,275 |
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Getting Around the Southwest Side Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX
Walk Score®
8 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
27 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Side?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Side is Villa Espada which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Southwest Side costs $2,340.
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 167 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 $448 which is $1,892 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Side.
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