Cheap Homes for Rent in Thelka Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $700 (43 Rentals)

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property at 1610 Lennon Ave

$1,145

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$1,145
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1610 Lennon Ave

San AntonioTX78223
property at 109 Gravel St

$1,195

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$1,195
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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109 Gravel St

San AntonioTX78203
property at 143 Tremlett Ave

$1,195

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$1,195
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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143 Tremlett Ave, Unit C

143 Tremlett Ave
San AntonioTX78210

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property at 271 E Lambert St

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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271 E Lambert St

San AntonioTX78204
property at 157 Arlington Ct #1

$1,295

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$1,295
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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157 Arlington Ct #1

San AntonioTX78210

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property at 125 Ada St

$1,295

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125 Ada St

San AntonioTX78223
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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 The St. John priced from $443. Mission Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Thelka apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The St. JohnS1 AffordableStudio,1BA$443
Mission Villas1x11BR,1BA$780
Aspire at TampicoS65 50% AFFStudio,1BA$784
Mission Del Rio Apartment HomesSterling1BR,1BA$899
Roosevelt Mobile Home ParkOther2BR,2BA$900
MELAE1.AStudio,1BA$949
DELMAR PLACE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$975
The Legacy at Piedmont - Seniors 62 and overA1601BR,1BA$1,006

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thelka, TX

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thelka area is the $1.76 price per square foot 121-4 Model at Blue Star Arts Complex in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Thelka apartment is the 253 Carroll St Model at 253 Carroll St, Unit 253 Carroll st starting at $1,100 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Nogalitos 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.
Blue Star Arts Complex121-41BR,1BA$1.76
253 Carroll St, Unit 253 Carroll st253 Carroll St1BR,1BA$1.10
Roosevelt Mobile Home ParkPhase 1 & 22BR,2BA$1.03
The St. JohnA51BR,1BA$1.49
Mission Del Rio Apartment HomesSterling1BR,1BA$1.20
DELMAR PLACE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
Rio LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.59
The Legacy at Piedmont - Seniors 62 and overA1601BR,1BA$1.55
AceroA1p1BR,1BA$1.72
603 Gladstone603 Gladstone2BR,1BA$1.59

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Live and Work: Best San Antonio Neighborhoods for Rent by Employer

Looking for an apartment in San Antonio? Discover the best neighborhoods to rent near major employers like HEB, USAA, and the Medical Center. Find the perfect fit for your commute and lifestyle.

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the San Antonio metro area. Find your perfect SATX Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeLiving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Thelka, San Antonio, TX

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Thelka

What type of rentals are currently available in Thelka?

There are currently 132 Apartments for Rent in Thelka, TX with pricing that ranges from $557 to $4,294. There are also 113 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Thelka ranging from $750 to $4,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Thelka?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Thelka ranges from $750 to $4,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,780.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Texas Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in San Antonio

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I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. Welcome to San Antone', the smallest big city in Texas. San Antonio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

Hi, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert and your guide to places to live around San Antonio colleges and universities. San Antonio, Texas, is one of the most dynamic cities in the Southwest.

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Live and Work: Best San Antonio Neighborhoods for Rent by Employer

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Hello, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio has always been a major part of my life. I'm glad to share my thoughts with you.

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