Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thelka Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $600 (36 Rentals)

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property at 108 Robert E Lee

$800 - $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

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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515 Margil St

San AntonioTX78225

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property at 236 E Dullnig Ct

$1,125 - $1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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236 E Dullnig Ct

San AntonioTX78223
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South Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

South Park

321 VerneSan Antonio, TX 78221
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The St. John
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The St. John

222 E Mitchell StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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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 Studio unit found at Mission Villas priced from $703. Trove Southtown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Thelka apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mission VillasStudioStudio,1BA$703
Trove SouthtownStudio One BathroomStudio,1BA$749
Harlandale Building1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Rio LoftsA21BR,1BA$898
Mission Del Rio Apartment HomesSterling1BR,1BA$899
DELMAR PLACE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$925
SOUTH SIDE Living + Maker SpacesB2Studio,1BA$925
MELAE1.AStudio,1BA$959

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thelka, TX

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thelka area is the $0.99 price per square foot 2 Bed/ 1 Bath Model at Harlandale Building in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Thelka apartment is the One Bedroom One Bathroom Model at Trove Southtown starting at $1,475 with a $1.93 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.
Harlandale Building2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.99
Trove SouthtownOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.93
Mission Del Rio Apartment HomesSterling1BR,1BA$1.20
125 Adams St, Unit 5125 Adams St1BR,1BA$1.35
The St. JohnA31BR,1BA$1.73
DELMAR PLACE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
623 Barbe St, Unit Apt 3623 Barbe St1BR,1BA$1.43
Rio LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.36
AceroA1p1BR,1BA$1.74
MELAE1.AStudio ,1BA$1.81

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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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Thelka, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #341

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 $959.

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 $7,480.

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 130 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 $902 which is $6,578 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thelka.

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