Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wilshire Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (33 Rentals)

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Spanish Oaks
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Oaks

3206 Cripple Creek StSan Antonio, TX 78209
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Willow Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Hill Apartments

3158 Eisenhauer RdSan Antonio, TX 78209
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Bryn Mawr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bryn Mawr

402 Bryn Mawr DrSan Antonio, TX 78209
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Solana Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Solana Apartments

3900 Eisenhauer RdSan Antonio, TX 78218
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The Bowie
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Bowie

223 Rainbow DrSan Antonio, TX 78209
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Banyan Tree Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Banyan Tree Apartments

8150 CrosscreekSan Antonio, TX 78218
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Avistar In 09
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avistar In 09

6700 N Vandiver RdSan Antonio, TX 78209
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Bella Claire
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Claire

2618 Nacogdoches RdSan Antonio, TX 78217
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Aberdeen Acres
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aberdeen Acres

236 Deerwood DrSan Antonio, TX 78209
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The Maya
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Maya

1946 NE Loop 410San Antonio, TX 78217
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Serna Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Serna Apartments

7327 Harlow A DrSan Antonio, TX 78218
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Heights at 515
1 Bedroom Apartments

Heights at 515

515 Exeter RdSan Antonio, TX 78209
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Sola
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sola

4443 Rittiman RdSan Antonio, TX 78218

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Wilshire, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wilshire Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wilshire area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at Cottages at Terrell Hills priced from $640. The Parker has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $665. Here are the most affordable Wilshire apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cottages at Terrell Hills0x1a_CStudio,1BA$640
The ParkerA1BR,1BA$665
Alamo ParkA11BR,1BA$714
Merida Apartment HomesA41BR,1BA$725
Springfield ManorOne Bedroom/One Bath Small1BR,1BA$784
Avistar In 091 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
The Landing ApartmentsSpacious 1 bedroom 1 bath 710 sq. ft. Apartment1BR,1BA$893
Salado Creek Villas Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
Wilshire Woods1x1B - BIRCHWOOD1BR,1BA$905
Oakhampton PlaceC Plan1BR,1BA$912

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wilshire, TX

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wilshire area is the $0.81 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Blue Vine in the in the Northeast Inner Loop neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Wilshire apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Chevy Chase Apartments starting at $1,055 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Northeast Inner Loop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wilshire apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Blue Vine2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.81
Chevy Chase Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.92
Oakhampton PlaceG Plan2BR,2BA$1.14
1159 Garraty Rd, Unit 2 BR1159 Garraty Rd2BR,1BA$1.35
Merida Apartment HomesB12BR,1BA$1.19
The Landing ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.43
Springfield ManorOne Bedroom/One Bath Small1BR,1BA$1.45
Avistar In 091 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Alamo ParkA11BR,1BA$1.34
Cottages at Terrell Hills0x1a_CStudio ,1BA$1.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wilshire, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #175

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Wilshire, San Antonio, and the greater San Antonio area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Wilshire Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wilshire Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wilshire?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wilshire is under $912.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wilshire?

The cheapest apartment in Wilshire is The Parker which is listed at $665, while the average apartment in Wilshire costs $10,545.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wilshire?

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 24 regular apartments in Wilshire 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 Wilshire?

Cheap apartments in Wilshire have an average cost of $127 which is $10,418 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wilshire.

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