
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Rim Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $700 (34 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Rim?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rim Studio Apartments | $1,175 | $837 | $1,700 |
| The Rim 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,359 | $821 | $2,274 |
| The Rim 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,742 | $915 | $3,551 |
| The Rim 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,123 | $959 | $4,065 |
| The Rim 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,055 | $720 | $2,726 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Rim Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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Cheapest Available The Rim Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Rim area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at Onyx at Oslo priced from $837. Hilltop at Shavano has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $839. Here are the most affordable The Rim apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onyx at Oslo | Jade | Studio,1BA | $837 |
| Hilltop at Shavano | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
| Verandas at Shavano | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $886 |
| Marquis at Crown Ridge | 0A | Studio,1BA | $902 |
| Vista Ridge Apartment Homes | Spirit (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| West Oaks | Water Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
| Pecan Springs | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,021 |
| Marquis at the Rim | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,039 |
| Ventura Ridge | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
| Chase Hill Apartments | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Rim, TX
As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Rim area is the $1.51 price per square foot C1 Model at Birwood Heights in the in the Deerfield neighborhood starting from $2,190. The second greatest value The Rim apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath 1205 SqFt (1110 Net) Model at Mira Vista starting at $1,520 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Bavarian Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Rim apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birwood Heights | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Mira Vista | 2 Bed 2 Bath 1205 SqFt (1110 Net) | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Oaks at La Cantera | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Row | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Prado | B2-2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| San Miguel | San Luis | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Vista Ridge Apartment Homes | Reverie (A2) | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| The Highline | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Verandas at Shavano | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Hilltop at Shavano | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Rim Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Rim?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Rim is under $1,040.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Rim?
The cheapest apartment in The Rim is Hilltop at Shavano which is listed at $839, while the average apartment in The Rim costs $1,458.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Rim?
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 54 regular apartments in The Rim 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 The Rim?
Cheap apartments in The Rim have an average cost of $594 which is $864 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Rim.
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