Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (33 Rentals)

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Westwood Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Plaza

2600 Westward DrSan Antonio, TX 78227
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The Hollows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hollows

7520 Pontranco RdSan Antonio, TX 78250
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Western Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Western Hills

500 Tomar DrSan Antonio, TX 78227
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Casablanca
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casablanca

2307 Pinn RdSan Antonio, TX 78227
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Vista Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Meadows

1100 Callaghan RdSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Pinn Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinn Apartments

2305 Pinn RdSan Antonio, TX 78227
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Stepping Stone
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stepping Stone

7737 Skolout StSan Antonio, TX 78227

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Stablewood Farms
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stablewood Farms

8301 Lake VisSan Antonio, TX 78227
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West Side, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Sunstone Apartments priced from $444. ParkVista Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $570. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunstone ApartmentsA1B - 1X11BR,1BA$444
ParkVista ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$570
Bronco ApartmentsSmall one bedroom upstairs1BR,1BA$575
Westlake VillasA11BR,1BA$627
The HollowsA1BR,1BA$649
The MaxwellThe Walker1BR,1BA$655
Oaks of Westlakes ApartmentsA1-First Floor1BR,1BA$729
Villas De ToscanaA21BR,1BA$735
Viva Max1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
Hacienda Apartments1st MONTH FREE!!1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, TX

As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $0.99 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bathroom 50% Model at Las Villas De Leon Apartments in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Villas at Costa Brava starting at $1,243 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Las Villas De Leon ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom 50%3BR,2BA$0.99
Villas at Costa BravaThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.16
Monticello Manor Apartment HomesThe Poplar2BR,2BA$1.22
Dalian Monterrey VillageB12BR,1BA$1.25
Castleridge2Bdrm/1 bath All Bills Paid2BR,1BA$1.16
Mira Vista Ranch ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23
Doral Club ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.18
Oaks of Westlakes ApartmentsA1-First Floor1BR,1BA$1.18
Viva Max1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.25
Bronco ApartmentsLarge one bedroom downstairs office area1BR,1BA$1.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Side, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #144

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including West Side, San Antonio, and the greater San Antonio area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Side is under $750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side?

The cheapest apartment in West Side is Sunstone Apartments which is listed at $444, while the average apartment in West Side costs $1,649.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Side?

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 37 regular apartments in West Side 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 Side?

Cheap apartments in West Side have an average cost of $986 which is $663 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Texas Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in San Antonio

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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