
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the United Southwest Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (29 Rentals)
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Palladium San Antonio

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The Annex

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142 Lake Valley St

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Stablewood Farms

9434 Somerset Wy

9434 Somerset Wy

Costa Mirada

The Scott at Medio Creek

Freedom Hills Ranch

5846 Elm Valley Dr, Unit 3, Unit 3
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Leon Creek Flats

106 Galaxy Dr

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5470 Military Dr W
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5414 Little Creek Dr

7650 US-90

Valley Ridge

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6214 Slate Valley Dr
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United Southwest, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in United Southwest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Southwest Studio Apartments | $695 | $570 | $895 |
| United Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $987 | $468 | $1,187 |
| United Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,167 | $587 | $1,371 |
| United Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $629 | $1,886 |
| United Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,521 | $1,201 | $1,822 |
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Cheapest Available United Southwest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the United Southwest area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Palladium San Antonio priced from $468. Residences at Pearsall Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $487. Here are the most affordable United Southwest apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palladium San Antonio | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $468 |
| Residences at Pearsall Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $487 |
| ParkVista Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $570 |
| Arbors on Rustleaf | EFF2 | Studio,1BA | $599 |
| The Annex | Studio | Studio,1BA | $670 |
| Woodhaven Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| 518 Briggs St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Port Royal Apartment Homes | Bristol | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Stablewood Farms | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Scott at Medio Creek | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in United Southwest, TX
As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the United Southwest area is the $0.87 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Costa Mirada in the in the United Southwest neighborhood starting from $1,019. The second greatest value United Southwest apartment is the Two Bedroom | Two Baths MKT Model at Hunters Glen Townhomes starting at $1,366 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the United Southwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for United Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Mirada | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.87 |
| Hunters Glen Townhomes | Two Bedroom | Two Baths MKT | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Port Royal Apartment Homes | Madison | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Palladium San Antonio | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 518 Briggs St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Freedom Hills Ranch | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Residences at Pearsall Park | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Woodhaven Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Annex | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Arbors on Rustleaf | EFF2 | Studio ,1BA | $1.34 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap United Southwest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in United Southwest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in United Southwest is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in United Southwest?
The cheapest apartment in United Southwest is Residences at Pearsall Park which is listed at $487, while the average apartment in United Southwest costs $1,542.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in United Southwest?
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 430 regular apartments in United Southwest 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 United Southwest?
Cheap apartments in United Southwest have an average cost of $1,214 which is $328 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in United Southwest.
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