Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (48 Rentals)

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property at 1828 Texas Ave

$950 - $1,150

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1828 Texas Ave

San AntonioTX78228
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Donaldson Villas
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Donaldson Villas

1315 Donaldson AveSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Chateau Orleans
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Orleans

3737 Fredericksburg RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Panorama
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Panorama

215 W Broadview DrSan Antonio, TX 78228
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property at 2323 Arbor Pl

$650 - $1,050

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2323 Arbor Pl

San AntonioTX78207
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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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Summer Rose Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Rose Place

3122 Culebra 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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Oakbrook Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook Crossing

4011 Sherril Brook RdSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Pepperidge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepperidge

1011 Vance Jackson RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Lawnwood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lawnwood Apartments

3301 W Woodlawn AveSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Apartments Northwest
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apartments Northwest

2909 Fredericksburg RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Parque De Oro
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parque De Oro

134 Babcock RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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The Fleetwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Fleetwood Apartments

615 Vance Jackson RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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property at 4818 Monterey St

$890

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$890

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4818 Monterey St

San AntonioTX78237
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Lago Vista Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lago Vista Apartments

4243 W Commerce StSan Antonio, TX 78237
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Oaks on Bandera
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks on Bandera

1171 Bandera RdSan Antonio, TX 78228
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property at 2426 Cincinnati Ave

$1,000

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2426 Cincinnati Ave

San AntonioTX78228

University Park, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Park area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at 1400 North priced from $699. The Ascent has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable University Park apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1400 North1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$699
The AscentEff1BR,1BA$705
Regency Grove ApartmentsEFF- DesignerStudio,1BA$749
Apartments 361 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$779
Fredericksburg Place ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$799
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1BA$800
Woodlawn Ranch ApartmentsA3 A41BR,1BA$842
Loma Vista LoftsUnit A_FHA1BR,1BA$884
Las Villas De Leon ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$896
LuceroUnit B2BR,2BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park, TX

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Park 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 University Park apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Tigoni Villas starting at $1,133 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the University Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
Tigoni Villas3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.06
Las Villas De Leon ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.88
The Sorento ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.11
Apartments 361 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Woodlawn Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.12
LuceroUnit A1BR,1BA$1.53
Loma Vista LoftsUnit A_FHA1BR,1BA$1.36
The Mirabella Senior ApartmentsMiraSol1BR,1BA$1.58
1400 North1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.49

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Park, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #292

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

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2.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including University Park, 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 filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Park is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Park?

The cheapest apartment in University Park is 1400 North which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in University Park costs $1,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Park?

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 29 regular apartments in University Park 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 University Park?

Cheap apartments in University Park have an average cost of $631 which is $1,019 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Park.

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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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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