Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Third World Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (21 Rentals)

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Chateau Orleans
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Orleans

3737 Fredericksburg RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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The Park on Bandera
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Park on Bandera

2011 Bandera RdSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Gardenwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gardenwood Apartments

1352 GardinaSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Executive Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Apartments

158 De Chantle RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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La Risa Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Risa Apartments

800 Babcock RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Pepperidge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepperidge

1011 Vance Jackson RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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1400 North
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1400 North

1400 Gardina StSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Vista Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Meadows

1100 Callaghan RdSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Summer Rose Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Rose Place

3122 Culebra RdSan Antonio, TX 78228

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Donaldson Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Donaldson Villas

1315 Donaldson AveSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Third World, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Third World Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Third World area of San Antonio, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at The Mirabella Senior Apartments priced from $599. Lawnwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Third World apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mirabella Senior ApartmentsJasmine2BR,2BA$599
Lawnwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Regency Grove ApartmentsEFF- PremiumStudio,1BA$650
McMullen Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Third World, TX

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Third World area is the $0.68 price per square foot 1170 sq. ft. Model at Donaldson Villas in the in the Near Northwest neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Third World apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bathroom 50% Model at Las Villas De Leon Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Third World apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
Las Villas De Leon ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom 50%3BR,2BA$0.99
Tigoni Villas2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
Woodlawn Ranch ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.01
Bonito Parque ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.15
Sunrise Townhomes2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Majestic RanchA11BR,1BA$1.22
Mira Vista Ranch ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
The Mirabella Senior ApartmentsMiraSol1BR,1BA$1.23
Lawnwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Third World, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #324

Among neighborhoods in San Antonio, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Third World, San Antonio, and the greater San Antonio area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Third World Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Third World?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Third World is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Third World?

The cheapest apartment in Third World is Lawnwood Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Third World costs $1,294.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Third World?

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 22 regular apartments in Third World 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 Third World?

Cheap apartments in Third World have an average cost of $846 which is $448 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Third World.

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