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Vista Pointe at Wild Pines

Laurel Glen

Vista at Silver Oaks

Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments

Mission at Medical Apartments

Brixton

Brigadoon Apartments

Tuscany Park Apartments

Cornerstone At Overlook
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Aviator at Brooks

Chase Hill Apartments

Fountainhead

Heron on Hausman

Doral Club Apartments

Ridge at Southcross

University Cove Apartments

RiverBend Apartment Homes

Serenity Residences (Medical Center)

Highland Ridge

Chestnut Park

Oaks of Westlakes Apartments

Indigo Apartments

Villa Nueva

West Lake Villas

The Flats at Olmos

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McMullen Square Apartments

The Ellington

Rock Canyon Apartments

Broadstone Medical

Sundance Apartment Homes

Solara Apartment Homes

Villas De Toscana

Woodlawn Ranch Apartments

Artisan at Willow Springs

Onyx at Oslo

Sunset Canyon

Stonehill at Pipers Creek

Distinction Apartment Homes

Hill at Woodway

Esperanza At Palo Alto
San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Antonio?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
San Antonio Studio Apartments | $1,170 | $405 | $3,276 |
San Antonio 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $412 | $5,221 |
San Antonio 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $295 | $10,000+ |
San Antonio 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,158 | $337 | $10,000+ |
San Antonio 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,126 | $600 | $7,850 |
San Antonio 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $799 | $4,370 |
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Getting Around San Antonio, TX
Walk Score®
49 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
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A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Antonio Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Antonio?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Antonio is under $425.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Antonio?
The cheapest apartment in San Antonio is 7559 Glen Mont Dr which is listed at $340, while the average apartment in San Antonio costs $2,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Antonio?
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 12,337 regular apartments in San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
Cheap apartments in San Antonio have an average cost of $417 which is $2,083 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Antonio.
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.

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.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.