
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Downtown San Antonio area of San Antonio.


Soap Factory Apartments

703 N San Marcos

Aspire at Tampico

710 S Medina St

Inspire Downtown

229 Grenet St

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Main Plaza Apartments

Peanut Factory Lofts

Granada Senior Living

Agave

910 N Frio St

Blue Star Arts Complex

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Acero
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Heritage Plaza

1114 S San Marcos, Unit 3

1331 S Flores St

The Travis Building

1607 El Paso St
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518 N Sabinas St

717 N Colorado St

110 Auditorium Cir

314 Baltimore Ave
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1115 S Alamo St

315 Baltimore Ave
West Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Downtown San Antonio?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Downtown San Antonio Studio Apartments | $1,394 | $554 | $2,130 |
| West Downtown San Antonio 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,679 | $673 | $3,595 |
| West Downtown San Antonio 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,975 | $529 | $10,000+ |
| West Downtown San Antonio 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,551 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| West Downtown San Antonio 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,645 | $6,944 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 43 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Downtown San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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Cheapest Available West Downtown San Antonio Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Downtown San Antonio area of San Antonio, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments priced from $529. Soap Factory Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $554. Here are the most affordable West Downtown San Antonio apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $529 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S2 | Studio,1BA | $554 |
| Aspire at Tampico | E1 | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Calcasieu | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| Main Plaza Apartments | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Peanut Factory Lofts | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
| Legacy at Alazan | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $992 |
| Blue Star Arts Complex | 208 | Studio,1BA | $1,052 |
| Cadillac Lofts | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Augusta Flats | A4a | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown San Antonio, TX
As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Downtown San Antonio area is the $1.46 price per square foot 210 E Arsenal Model at 210 E Arsenal, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value West Downtown San Antonio apartment is the 208 E Arsenal Model at 208 E Arsenal, Unit 1 starting at $1,750 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Downtown San Antonio apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 E Arsenal, Unit 1 | 210 E Arsenal | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| 208 E Arsenal, Unit 1 | 208 E Arsenal | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Acero | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Peanut Factory Lofts | S4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Legacy at Alazan | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Cadillac Lofts | E1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.94 |
| Aspire at Tampico | E1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.52 |
| Blue Star Arts Complex | 208 | Studio ,1BA | $2.06 |
| Soap Factory Apartments | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $1.52 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Downtown San Antonio Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Downtown San Antonio?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Downtown San Antonio is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Downtown San Antonio?
The cheapest apartment in West Downtown San Antonio is Soap Factory Apartments which is listed at $673, while the average apartment in West Downtown San Antonio costs $7,018.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Downtown 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 42 regular apartments in West Downtown 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 West Downtown San Antonio?
Cheap apartments in West Downtown San Antonio have an average cost of $201 which is $6,817 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Downtown San Antonio.
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