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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 Studio unit found at Park Vista Apartments priced from $570. Arbors on Rustleaf has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $635. Here are the most affordable Southwest Side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Vista ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$570
Arbors on RustleafEFF1Studio,1BA$635
Rio SpringsEFF, PATIOStudio,1BA$699
Mission VillasSan Juan - 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$722
Aristocrat Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Costa MiradaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$774
Esperanza At Palo AltoThe Alegria2BR,2BA$799
Hutchins PalmsA11BR,1BA$800
Hunters GlenTwo Bedroom | Two Baths2BR,2BA$804
The Annex1X11BR,1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Side, TX

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Side area is the $0.94 price per square foot 8622 S Zarzamora St Model at 8622 S Zarzamora St, Unit 389 in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Southwest Side apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Palo Alto Apartment Homes starting at $1,516 with a $1.17 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.
8622 S Zarzamora St, Unit 3898622 S Zarzamora St3BR,2BA$0.94
Palo Alto Apartment Homes4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.17
Hunters GlenTwo Bedroom | Two Baths MKT2BR,2BA$1.05
Costa MiradaOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.81
Camino Creek#22BR,1BA$1.16
Bristol at Somerset1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.23
Freedom Hills RanchA21BR,1BA$1.27
Thompson Place1 bed 1.5 bath1BR,1.5BA$1.23
Aristocrat Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.14
The Scott at Medio CreekA11BR,1BA$1.27

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Side

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Side?

There are currently 262 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Side, TX with pricing that ranges from $480 to $3,250. There are also 388 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Side ranging from $550 to $4,500.

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 $550 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,761.

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 $664 to $2,875, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $3,195. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $737.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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