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222 E Mitchell StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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12305 SW Loop 410San Antonio, TX 78224
335 Monticello Ct
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10127 S State Hwy 16San Antonio, TX 78224
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5350 W Military DrSan Antonio, TX 78242
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927 VFW BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78223
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1002 Grosvenor BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78221
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5525 Mansions Bluffs RnchSan Antonio, TX 78245
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9323 Somerset RdSan Antonio, TX 78211
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803 Flame CirSan Antonio, TX 78221
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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 | $1,017 | $443 | $1,500 |
| Southwest Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $980 | $491 | $1,730 |
| Southwest Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,153 | $602 | $1,963 |
| Southwest Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $601 | $3,708 |
| Southwest Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,904 | $667 | $4,520 |
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Cheapest Available Southwest Side Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Side 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 Side 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 |
| 214 E Huff Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $600 |
| 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 |
| Villa de Oro | E1 | 1BR, 1BA | $689 |
| 806 McCauley Blvd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR, 1BA | $695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Side, TX
As of September 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Side area is the $0.78 price per square foot 314 Baker Model at 314 Baker, Unit 2 in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Southwest Side apartment is the The Cretivo Model at Esperanza At Palo Alto in the City South neighborhood starting at $1,349 with a $0.92 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 314 Baker, Unit 2 | 314 Baker | 5BR, 1BA | $0.78 |
| Esperanza At Palo Alto | The Cretivo | 4BR, 2BA | $0.92 |
| Hunters Glen Townhomes | Three Bedroom | Two Baths | 3BR, 2BA | $1.06 |
| Costa Mirada | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 2BA | $0.79 |
| SOSA at Palo Alto | B1 | 2BR, 2BA | $0.89 |
| Marshall Meadows Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $0.96 |
| Mission Del Rio Apartment Homes | Sterling | 1BR, 1BA | $1.07 |
| Port Royal Apartment Homes | Sterling | 1BR, 1BA | $1.00 |
| 518 Briggs St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1.08 |
| Leon Creek Flats | One Bed/One Bath - 727 sq ft - 60% AMI | 1BR, 1BA | $1.10 |
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas and customized analysis for Southwest San Antonio, TX. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
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 $695.
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 $1,072.
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 474 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 $558 which is $514 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Side.
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