Cheap Apartments for Rent in the United Southwest Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (26 Rentals)

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Palladium San Antonio
$1,057 - $1,969
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$1,057 - $1,969
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$1,057 - $1,969
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Palladium San Antonio

4770 Military Drive WestSan Antonio, TX 78242
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Arbors on Rustleaf
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Arbors on Rustleaf

150 Rustleaf DrSan Antonio, TX 78242
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Park Terrace Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Terrace Apartments

200 Whitewood DrSan Antonio, TX 78242
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Oak Tree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Tree Apartments

5909-5910 Royalgate DrSan Antonio, TX 78242
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518 Briggs St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

518 Briggs St

518 Briggs AveSan Antonio, TX 78211

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Homestead Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Homestead Apartments

5800 Medina Base RdSan Antonio, TX 78242
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Valley Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Ridge

8671 SW Loop 410San Antonio, TX 78242

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United Southwest, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available United Southwest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the United Southwest area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at ParkVista Apartments priced from $570. Arbors on Rustleaf has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $589. Here are the most affordable United Southwest apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ParkVista ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$570
Arbors on RustleafEFF1Studio,1BA$589
Leon Creek FlatsThree Bed/Two Bath - 1096 sq ft - 30% AMI3BR,2BA$666
518 Briggs St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$699
Woodhaven Apartments1x11BR,1BA$749
Stablewood FarmsA21BR,1BA$795
The AnnexA21BR,1BA$815
Port Royal Apartment HomesCharleston2BR,1BA$875
The Scott at Medio CreekB12BR,2BA$899
Freedom Hills RanchA41BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in United Southwest, TX

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the United Southwest area is the $0.85 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Costa Mirada in the in the United Southwest neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value United Southwest apartment is the Madison Model at Port Royal Apartment Homes starting at $1,099 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Port San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for United Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Costa MiradaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.85
Port Royal Apartment HomesMadison3BR,2BA$0.96
Hunters Glen TownhomesTwo Bedroom | Two Baths MKT2BR,2BA$1.21
Palladium San AntonioA11BR,1BA$1.41
518 Briggs St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.94
Freedom Hills RanchA21BR,1BA$1.22
Residences at Pearsall ParkA21BR,1BA$1.44
Woodhaven Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.18
The AnnexA21BR,1BA$1.30
ParkVista ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$1.44

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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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United Southwest, San Antonio, TX

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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 $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in United Southwest?

The cheapest apartment in United Southwest is ParkVista Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in United Southwest costs $1,599.

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 418 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 $952 which is $647 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in United Southwest.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

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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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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