
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 78242 ZIP Code of San Antonio, TX from $300 (29 Rentals)
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Freedom Hills Ranch

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8619 Standing Rock St

8905 Seacliff St

Arbors on Rustleaf

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5470 Military Dr W

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Valley Ridge

6214 Slate Valley Dr

Rosemont at Miller's Pond

8715 Yellow Knife St

5427 Indian Desert St

6286 Apple Vly Dr

6106 Cedar Valley Dr
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5547 Stonybrook Dr

9226 Emerald Port Dr

6611 Cougar Village

5806 Machaela Trace

9434 Somerset Wy

The Scott at Medio Creek

Lackland Family Homes
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9122 Campbell Wy
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 78242?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78242 Studio Apartments | $570 | $570 | $570 |
| 78242 1 Bedroom Apartments | $998 | $491 | $1,057 |
| 78242 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,162 | $498 | $1,713 |
| 78242 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,268 | $660 | $1,969 |
| 78242 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $1,612 | $1,800 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap the 78242 ZIP Code Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom 78242 Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom 78242 Apartment is $550 at Southwind Landing Senior Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom 78242 Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in 78242 is starting from $633 at Southwind Landing Senior Apartments.
What is the most affordable 78242 Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap 78242 Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodside Villas and starts from $2,199.
Expert Rental Resources
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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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

Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.