Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (154 Rentals)

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property at 419 Peabody Ave

$650 - $750

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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419 Peabody Ave

San AntonioTX78211

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property at 347 Ware Blvd

$745

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

347 Ware Blvd

San AntonioTX78221

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property at 515 Margil St

$795 - $850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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515 Margil St

San AntonioTX78225

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Southwest Side, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

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 Residences at Pearsall Park priced from $487. ParkVista Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $570. Here are the most affordable Southwest Side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences at Pearsall ParkA11BR,1BA$487
ParkVista ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$570
Arbors on RustleafEFF1Studio,1BA$589
Hutchins PalmsA11BR,1BA$610
Darby SquareA11BR,1BA$611
The AnnexStudioStudio,1BA$670
Villa de OroE11BR,1BA$689
Woodhaven Apartments1x11BR,1BA$699
Marshall Meadows Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$725
2907-2911 Observation2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Side, TX

As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Side area is the $1.21 price per square foot Kitson Model at Sienna at Applewood Grove Rental Homes in the in the Wolf Creek neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Southwest Side apartment is the D1 Model at Frontera Crossing starting at $1,540 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the City South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sienna at Applewood Grove Rental HomesKitson3BR,2BA$1.21
Frontera CrossingD14BR,2BA$1.16
Costa MiradaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.88
Hunters Glen TownhomesTwo Bedroom | Two Baths MKT2BR,2BA$1.21
Marshall Meadows Apartment Homes2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.97
Port Royal Apartment HomesBristol1BR,1BA$1.04
Bristol at SomersetA11BR,1BA$1.18
Applewood Ranch ApartmentsA1 & A31BR,1BA$1.18
Mission Del Rio Apartment HomesSterling1BR,1BA$1.20
Woodhaven Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.10

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Side, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #81

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Side?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Side is Residences at Pearsall Park which is listed at $487, while the average apartment in Southwest Side costs $2,599.

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 558 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 $658 which is $1,941 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Side.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Texas Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in San Antonio

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. Welcome to San Antone', the smallest big city in Texas. San Antonio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

Hi, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert and your guide to places to live around San Antonio colleges and universities. San Antonio, Texas, is one of the most dynamic cities in the Southwest.

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Live and Work: Best San Antonio Neighborhoods for Rent by Employer

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

Hello, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio has always been a major part of my life. I'm glad to share my thoughts with you.

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Discover the SATX Local Vibe: An Insiders Look Into the Life of Renting in San Antonio

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

Remember the Alamo? Who could forget, right? But what else does the historic San Antonio, Texas, have to offer besides this national park complex? Hi! I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert on San Antonio.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.