Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Downtown San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (37 Rentals)

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Parkside Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

1010 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Legacy at Alazan
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Legacy at Alazan

1102 El Paso St StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Vista Verde Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Verde Apartments

810 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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West End on Frio
2 Bedroom Apartments

West End on Frio

711 S Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Cadillac Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cadillac Lofts

317 Lexington AveSan Antonio, TX 78215

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Towers at the Majestic
1 Bedroom Apartments

Towers at the Majestic

222 E Houston StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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Augusta Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Augusta Flats

714 McCullough AveSan Antonio, TX 78215
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1010 South Flores
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1010 South Flores

1010 S Flores StSan Antonio, TX 78204
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Gallery Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gallery Lofts

210 W PedenSan Antonio, TX 78204

West Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$529
Soap FactoryS1Studio,1BA$554
Granada Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$699
CalcasieuA71BR,1BA$793
Aspire at TampicoE1Studio,1BA$899
Peanut Factory LoftsS11BR,2BA$950
Heritage PlazaS3Studio,1BA$989
Cadillac LoftsB2Studio,1BA$1,024
AgaveE1Studio,1BA$1,097
Inspire DowntownS4Studio,1BA$1,184

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Downtown San Antonio, TX

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Downtown San Antonio area is the $1.54 price per square foot 201 Model at Blue Star Arts Complex in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value West Downtown San Antonio apartment is the B2 Model at Agave starting at $1,841 with a $2.13 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Blue Star Arts Complex2011BR,1BA$1.54
AgaveB22BR,2BA$2.13
AceroA3p1BR,1BA$1.77
Cadillac LoftsB1Studio ,1BA$1.74
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior ApartmentsAffordable1BR,1BA$1.14
Granada Senior LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
Aspire at TampicoE1Studio ,1BA$1.71
Inspire DowntownS4Studio ,1BA$2.39
Peanut Factory LoftsS11BR,2BA$2.32
Soap FactoryS2Studio ,1BA$2.04

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West Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

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Among neighborhoods in San Antonio, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Antonio. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,184.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Downtown San Antonio is Soap Factory which is listed at $647, while the average apartment in West Downtown San Antonio costs $5,738.

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 46 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 $321 which is $5,417 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Downtown San Antonio.

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