Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (6 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds unit found at Leon Creek Flats priced from $557. 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
Leon Creek Flats2Bed 2Bath 8872BR,2BA$557
ParkVista ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$570
Darby SquareA11BR,1BA$599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Side, TX

As of February 20, 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 Two Bedroom Model at Costa Mirada starting at $1,029 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the United Southwest 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
Costa MiradaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.87
Hunters Glen TownhomesTwo Bedroom | Two Baths MKT2BR,2BA$1.21
Port Royal Apartment HomesMadison3BR,2BA$0.98
Marshall Meadows Apartment Homes2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.97
Woodhaven Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.08
Mission Del Rio Apartment HomesSterling1BR,1BA$1.20
518 Briggs St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.01
Aristocrat Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.14
Hutchins PalmsA11BR,1BA$1.20

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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

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Side is at ParkVista Apartments listed at $570.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Side Apartment is $599 at Darby Square.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Side is starting from $899 at Frontera Crossing.

What is the most affordable Southwest Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Frontera Crossing and starts from $999.

Expert Rental Resources

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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

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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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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.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.