Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thelka Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $600 (32 Rentals)

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property at 4115 S Presa St

4115 S Presa St

San AntonioTX78223
property at 214 E Huff Ave

214 E Huff Ave

San AntonioTX78214

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property at 204 Mt Vernon Ct

204 Mt Vernon Ct

San AntonioTX78223
property at 108 Robert E Lee

108 Robert E Lee

San AntonioTX78214

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214 Merida St

San AntonioTX78207

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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 Studio unit found at Trove Southtown priced from $749. Aspire at Tampico has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Thelka apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trove SouthtownStudio One BathroomStudio,1BA$749
Aspire at TampicoE1Studio,1BA$799
Mission Villas1x11BR,1BA$885
Rio LoftsA21BR,1BA$898
Mission Del Rio Apartment HomesSterling1BR,1BA$899
MELAE1.AStudio,1BA$949
SOUTH SIDE Living + Maker SpacesFStudio,1BA$999
Southtown FlatsE1Studio,1BA$1,031
Blue Star Arts Complex208Studio,1BA$1,052

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thelka, TX

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thelka area is the $1.71 price per square foot A9 Model at Acero in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,820. The second greatest value Thelka apartment is the Sterling Model at Mission Del Rio Apartment Homes starting at $899 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Highland Park 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.
AceroA91BR,1BA$1.71
Mission Del Rio Apartment HomesSterling1BR,1BA$1.20
Trove SouthtownOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.97
The St. JohnA31BR,1BA$1.73
Rio LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.36
MELAE1.AStudio ,1BA$1.79
Aspire at TampicoE1Studio ,1BA$1.52
SOUTH SIDE Living + Maker SpacesE1BR,1BA$1.96
Mission Villas1x1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.01
129 Livingston, Unit LOFT129 Livingston1BR,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Thelka, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #330

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Thelka Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,052.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thelka?

The cheapest apartment in Thelka is Trove Southtown which is listed at $798, while the average apartment in Thelka costs $1,499.

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 131 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 $946 which is $553 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thelka.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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