Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tobin Hill Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (65 Rentals)

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property at 421 Howard St

$895 - $950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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421 Howard St

San AntonioTX78212
property at 212 Mclane St

$900 - $1,550

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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212 Mclane St

San AntonioTX78212
property at 812 W Russell Pl

$950

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$950
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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812 W Russell Pl, Unit 814 B

812 W Russell Pl
San AntonioTX78212

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property at 826 Erie Ave

$1,025

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826 Erie Ave

San AntonioTX78212
property at 1820 N Comal

$1,100

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$1,100
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1820 N Comal

San AntonioTX78212
property at 505 Wilmington Ave

$1,120

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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505 Wilmington Ave, Unit B

505 Wilmington Ave
San AntonioTX78212

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Encore Grayson
$1,316 - $2,747
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Encore Grayson

1203 Austin StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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property at 522 E Myrtle St

$1,325

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522 E Myrtle St, Unit 102

522 E Myrtle St
San AntonioTX78212
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Grayson Ridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grayson Ridge

717 E Grayson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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LOCUST LIVING
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LOCUST LIVING

327 E Locust StSan Antonio, TX 78212
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The Howard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Howard

235 Howard StSan Antonio, TX 78212
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703 W Summit Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

703 W Summit Ave

703 W Summit AveSan Antonio, TX 78212

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200 E Courtland Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 E Courtland Pl

200 E Courtland PlSan Antonio, TX 78212
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315 W Magnolia Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

315 W Magnolia Ave

315 W Magnolia AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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Texana Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Texana Apartments

701 E Grayson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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San Pedro Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

San Pedro Square

2551 San Pedro AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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Tobin Lofts Phase II
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tobin Lofts Phase II

1509 N Main AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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Vista Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Flats

205 E Huisache AveSan Antonio, TX 78212

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Tobin Hill, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tobin Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tobin Hill area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Lofts on Main priced from $549. 643 West Summit Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here are the most affordable Tobin Hill apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts on MainC2c- Shared Living1BR,1BA$549
643 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$795
One Eleven Park1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Museum Reach Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,023
French Place ApartmentsCozy One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,038
Rivera on Broadway ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,057
Brewster Place ApartmentsDownstairs 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,075
St Mary's & Elmira FlatsMinimalist1BR,1BA$1,099
1800 BroadwayDAKOTAStudio,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tobin Hill, TX

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tobin Hill area is the $1.34 price per square foot Potomac Model at River View Apartments in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Tobin Hill apartment is the 603 E Grayson St Model at 603 E Grayson St, Unit 603 E. Grayson st. #1 starting at $1,295 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Arena District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tobin Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River View ApartmentsPotomac1BR,1BA$1.34
603 E Grayson St, Unit 603 E. Grayson st. #1603 E Grayson St1BR,1BA$1.55
Cadillac Lofts - Residentialcl1x11BR,1BA$1.47
316 W Cypress St, Unit 1316 W Cypress St1BR,1BA$1.79
One Eleven Park1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Compound at the ParkA11BR,1BA$1.76
Museum Reach Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
643 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.23
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.59
Lofts on MainC2c- Shared Living1BR,1BA$1.69

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Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas including Tobin Hill, San Antonio, and the greater San Antonio area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tobin Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Tobin Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tobin Hill is under $1,099.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tobin Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Tobin Hill is Lofts on Main which is listed at $549, while the average apartment in Tobin Hill costs $3,709.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tobin Hill?

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 33 regular apartments in Tobin Hill 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 Tobin Hill?

Cheap apartments in Tobin Hill have an average cost of $105 which is $3,604 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tobin Hill.

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