Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (66 Rentals)

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Dalian 151
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$895 - $1,675
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Dalian 151

10018 Ingram RdSan Antonio, TX 78245
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Sunstone Apartments
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$988 - $1,315
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Sunstone Apartments

4740 Culebra RdSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Westwood Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Plaza

2600 Westward DrSan Antonio, TX 78227
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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

2311 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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Villa Nueva
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Nueva

1880 Horal StSan Antonio, TX 78227
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Pinn Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pinn Apartments

2305 Pinn RdSan 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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Marbach Manor
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marbach Manor

7203 Marbach RdSan 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 Studio unit found at ParkVista Apartments priced from $570. Bronco Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $575. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ParkVista ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$570
Bronco ApartmentsSmall one bedroom upstairs1BR,1BA$575
Viva Max1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$699
The MaxwellThe Reilly1BR,1BA$730
Doral Club ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$734
2907-2911 Observation2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$775
The HollowsA1BR,1BA$806
Western Hills1X1L1BR,1BA$810
Oaks of WestlakesB11BR,1BA$819
WestpondA21BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, TX

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.22 price per square foot C2 Model at Echelon in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the B1 Model at Prose Westover Hills starting at $1,383 with a $1.18 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.
EchelonC23BR,2BA$1.22
Prose Westover HillsB12BR,2BA$1.18
Las Villas De Leon ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.85
Villas at Costa Brava3 bed 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.08
Monticello Manor Apartment HomesThe Poplar2BR,2BA$0.91
Westlake VillasB2R2BR,2BA$1.15
Mesa WestOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Mira Vista Ranch ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Viva Max1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.17
Bronco ApartmentsLarge one bedroom downstairs office area1BR,1BA$1.14

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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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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 $820.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Side is Bronco Apartments which is listed at $575, while the average apartment in West Side costs $1,664.

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 43 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 $681 which is $983 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

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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Live and Work: Best San Antonio Neighborhoods for Rent by Employer

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

Hello, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio has always been a major part of my life. I'm glad to share my thoughts with you.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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