Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thelka Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (29 Rentals)

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property at 217 Lotus St

$725

1 Bedroom Rentals

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217 Lotus St

San AntonioTX78210
property at 150 Bank St

$749

1 Bedroom Rentals

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150 Bank St

San AntonioTX78204

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property at 108 Robert E Lee

$750 - $1,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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108 Robert E Lee

San AntonioTX78214

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property at 515 Margil St

$900

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515 Margil St

San AntonioTX78225
property at 236 E Dullnig Ct

$900 - $1,200

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236 E Dullnig Ct

San AntonioTX78223
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SOUTH SIDE Living + Maker Spaces
$925 - $1,472
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$825 - $1,372
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$925 - $1,472
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SOUTH SIDE Living + Maker Spaces

2450 Roosevelt AveSan Antonio, TX 78210
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Aspire at Tampico
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$950 - $1,623
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$945 - $1,618
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$950 - $1,623
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Aspire at Tampico

218 Tampico StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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South Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

South Park

321 VerneSan Antonio, TX 78221
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San Juan Square II
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

San Juan Square II

2404 S Calaveras StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Thelka, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Thelka Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thelka area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Harlandale Building priced from $750. Southtown Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $876. Here are the most affordable Thelka apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harlandale Building1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Southtown FlatsE1Studio,1BA$876
Rio LoftsA21BR,1BA$898
Mission Del Rio Apartment HomesSterling1BR,1BA$899
The St. JohnA41BR,1BA$899
SOUTH SIDE Living + Maker SpacesB3Studio,1BA$925
Aspire at TampicoS1MStudio,1BA$950
MELAE1.AStudio,1BA$959
The Legacy at Piedmont - Seniors 62 and overA1601BR,1BA$1,006

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thelka, TX

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thelka area is the $1.66 price per square foot Upper Level Townhome Front Model at The Townhomes on Webb in the in the Blue Star neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Thelka apartment is the 121-4 Model at Blue Star Arts Complex starting at $1,800 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thelka apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Townhomes on WebbUpper Level Townhome Front3BR,1BA$1.66
Blue Star Arts Complex121-41BR,1BA$1.76
130 Glenwood Ct, Unit #4130 Glenwood Ct2BR,1BA$1.26
The St. JohnA51BR,1BA$1.56
Mission Del Rio Apartment HomesSterling1BR,1BA$1.20
AceroA3p1BR,1BA$1.77
Harlandale Building2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Rio LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.36
The Legacy at Piedmont - Seniors 62 and overA1601BR,1BA$1.55
Mission Villas1x11BR,1BA$1.74

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Thelka, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #321

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Antonio. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thelka Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Thelka?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Thelka is under $1,006.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thelka?

The cheapest apartment in Thelka is Harlandale Building which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Thelka costs $1,576.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thelka?

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 113 regular apartments in Thelka 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 Thelka?

Cheap apartments in Thelka have an average cost of $819 which is $757 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thelka.

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