Cheap Homes for Rent in the Southwest Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $525 (49 Rentals)

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property at 157 Arlington Ct. #3

$775

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$775
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157 Arlington Ct. #3

San AntonioTX78210

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property at 10915 Rustic Cedar

$795 - $1,050

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$795 - $1,050
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10915 Rustic Cedar

San AntonioTX78245
property at 515 Margil St

$800

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$800
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515 Margil St, Unit 519

515 Margil St
San AntonioTX78225

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property at 8500 Barranca Ave

$865

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$865
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8500 Barranca Ave

San AntonioTX78221
property at 8510 Barranca Ave

$865

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8510 Barranca Ave

San AntonioTX78221
property at 313 Tarasco St

$895

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313 Tarasco St, Unit 313

313 Tarasco St
San AntonioTX78227

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property at 255 Linares St

$950

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$950
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255 Linares St

San AntonioTX78225
property at 346 Ware Blvd

$995

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$995
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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346 Ware Blvd

San AntonioTX78221
property at 307 E Lambert St

$1,050

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$1,050
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307 E Lambert St

San AntonioTX78204

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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 Arbors on Rustleaf priced from $549. 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
Arbors on RustleafA11BR,1BA$549
ParkVista ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$570
214 E Huff Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$600
Southgate on EmeraldB12BR,1BA$602
Darby SquareA11BR,1BA$611
Villa de OroE11BR,1BA$689
Mission Villas1x11BR,1BA$699
Esperanza At Palo AltoThe Alegria2BR,2BA$739
2907-2911 Observation2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$750
Palo Alto Apartment Homes2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Side, TX

As of August 25, 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 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 starting at $1,349 with a $0.92 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.
314 Baker, Unit 2314 Baker5BR,1BA$0.78
Esperanza At Palo AltoThe Cretivo4BR,2BA$0.92
Palo Alto Apartment Homes4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.13
Hunters Glen TownhomesThree Bedroom | Two Baths3BR,2BA$1.06
Costa MiradaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.79
Roosevelt Mobile Home ParkPhase 1 & 22BR,2BA$1.03
Port Royal Apartment HomesCharleston2BR,1BA$0.87
The Scott at Medio CreekB12BR,2BA$1.11
SOSA at Palo AltoB12BR,2BA$0.89
Marshall Meadows Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06

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

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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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Southwest Side, San Antonio, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Side

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Side?

There are currently 281 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Side, TX with pricing that ranges from $443 to $2,679. There are also 438 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Side ranging from $525 to $5,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Side ranges from $525 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,663.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southwest Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Side range from $601 to $2,430, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,385 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $667.

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