Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (40 Rentals)

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$725 - $1,125Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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8607 Jones Maltsberger RdSan Antonio, TX 78216
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Uptown Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Heights

2803 Woodbury DrSan Antonio, TX 78217
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Tamarisk Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tamarisk Apartments

10311 Oasis StSan Antonio, TX 78216
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Palatia
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palatia

10202 Desert Sands StSan Antonio, TX 78216
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Flats On Wakefield
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Flats On Wakefield

8506 Wakefield DrSan Antonio, TX 78216
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Newport Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Newport Apartments

3800 Perrin Central BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78217
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Sandpiper
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sandpiper

10333 Oasis StSan Antonio, TX 78216
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View Point
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

View Point

10334 Oasis StSan Antonio, TX 78216
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Woodbury Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodbury Place

2834 Woodbury DrSan Antonio, TX 78217
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Oasis
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oasis

777 Isom RdSan Antonio, TX 78216
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Alamo Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alamo Apartments

10363 Sahara DrSan Antonio, TX 78216
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Oak Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Ridge Apartments

11200 Perrin Beitel RdSan Antonio, TX 78217
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Bella Claire
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Claire

2618 Nacogdoches RdSan Antonio, TX 78217
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The Maya
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Maya

1946 NE Loop 410San Antonio, TX 78217
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Contessa Townhomes
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Contessa Townhomes

9526 Contessa DrSan Antonio, TX 78216
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Avistar At The Parkway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avistar At The Parkway

9511 Perrin Beitel RdSan Antonio, TX 78217
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2811 Woodbury Dr

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The Grove at Rampart
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove at Rampart

123 E Rampart DrSan Antonio, TX 78216
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Uptown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown San Antonio Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown San Antonio area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at Palatia Apartment Homes priced from $575. Uptown Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $587. Here are the most affordable Uptown San Antonio apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palatia Apartment HomesE1Studio,1BA$575
Uptown HeightsA11BR,1BA$587
Villa NavaroneEfficiency Apartment Upstairs with 312 Square F...Studio,1BA$615
BrixtonA31BR,1BA$675
Rock Canyon ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$695
Newport Apartments1x11BR,1BA$699
Iron Horse Valley ApartmentsEFF The Lone Star1BR,1BA$699
The Palms at 8800A11BR,1BA$700
Nest1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Merida Apartment HomesA41BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown San Antonio, TX

As of November 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown San Antonio area is the $0.97 price per square foot D1 Model at The Palms at 8800 in the in the North Central San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Uptown San Antonio apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Chevy Chase Apartments starting at $1,055 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Northeast Inner Loop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown San Antonio apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Palms at 8800D14BR,2BA$0.97
Chevy Chase Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.92
Flats On Wakefield3X13BR,1BA$1.17
Avistar At The Parkway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Vistas Two 52B12BR,2BA$1.30
LegacyB12BR,1BA$1.17
La SilvaA21BR,1BA$1.05
Merida Apartment HomesB12BR,1BA$1.19
Uptown HeightsA21BR,1BA$1.11
Broadway PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$1.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #190

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas, including San Antonio. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Uptown San Antonio Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown San Antonio Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Uptown San Antonio?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown San Antonio is under $725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown San Antonio?

The cheapest apartment in Uptown San Antonio is Uptown Heights which is listed at $587, while the average apartment in Uptown San Antonio costs $1,599.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown San Antonio?

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 62 regular apartments in Uptown San Antonio 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 Uptown San Antonio?

Cheap apartments in Uptown San Antonio have an average cost of $292 which is $1,307 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown San Antonio.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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