
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (35 Rentals)
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1530 Wild Fire

1530 Wild Fire

1530 Wild Fire

ParkVista Apartments
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West Side, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Side Studio Apartments | $1,072 | $570 | $1,550 |
West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,055 | $627 | $2,225 |
West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,379 | $800 | $2,674 |
West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $984 | $2,340 |
West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $1,539 | $1,539 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the West Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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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. Westlake Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $627. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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ParkVista Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $570 |
Westlake Villas | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $627 |
The Hollows | A | 1BR,1BA | $635 |
Villas De Toscana | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $662 |
The Maxwell | The Reilly | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Villa Nueva | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Viva Max | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
Hacienda Apartments | 1st MONTH FREE!! | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
The Preserve at Westover Hills | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
Doral Club Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $794 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, TX
As of August 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $1.30 price per square foot B1 Model at Prose Westover Hills in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,525. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Prose Westover Hills | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Villas at Costa Brava | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Monticello Manor Apartment Homes | The Poplar | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Oaks of Westlakes Apartments | B1-First Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Bonito Parque Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Castleridge | 2Bdrm/1 bath All Bills Paid | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Mira Vista Ranch Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Doral Club Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Viva Max | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
The Maxwell | The Reilly - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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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 $794.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side?
The cheapest apartment in West Side is Westlake Villas which is listed at $627, while the average apartment in West Side costs $1,673.
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 20 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 $970 which is $703 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.
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