Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Downtown San Antonio Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (32 Rentals)

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Parkside Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

1010 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Vista Verde Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Verde Apartments

810 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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West End on Frio
2 Bedroom Apartments

West End on Frio

711 S Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Towers at the Majestic
1 Bedroom Apartments

Towers at the Majestic

222 E Houston StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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120 Ninth Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

120 Ninth Street

120 9th StSan Antonio, TX 78215
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1010 South Flores
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1010 South Flores

1010 S Flores StSan Antonio, TX 78204
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Gallery Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gallery Lofts

210 W PedenSan Antonio, TX 78204
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Central Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Downtown San Antonio Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Downtown San Antonio area of San Antonio, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments priced from $529. 512-516 E Quincy St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Central Downtown San Antonio apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$529
512-516 E Quincy StstudioStudio,1BA$700
CalcasieuA71BR,1BA$793
Granada Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$930
Aspire at TampicoE1Studio,1BA$960
100 Labor Downtown ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$999
Peanut Factory LoftsA31BR,1BA$1,000
Rivera on Broadway ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,015
The Flats at River NorthS1paStudio,1BA$1,066
The Baldwin at St. Paul SquareE1Ap1BR,1BA$1,087

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Downtown San Antonio, TX

As of April 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Downtown San Antonio area is the $1.83 price per square foot A1 Model at Inspire Downtown in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,386. The second greatest value Central Downtown San Antonio apartment is the The Fiesta (A1) Model at Refugio Place starting at $1,105 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Downtown San Antonio apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Inspire DowntownA11BR,1BA$1.83
Refugio PlaceThe Fiesta (A1)1BR,1BA$1.50
HemisView VillageA11BR,1BA$1.53
Cadillac LoftsB8Studio ,1BA$1.89
Peanut Factory LoftsA61BR,1BA$1.75
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior ApartmentsAffordable1BR,1BA$1.14
AceroA1p1BR,1BA$1.91
Granada Senior LivingStudioStudio ,1BA$1.65
Aspire at TampicoE1Studio ,1BA$1.83
512-516 E Quincy StstudioStudio ,1BA$1.40

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Central Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central San Antonio, TX. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Downtown San Antonio Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Downtown San Antonio?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Downtown San Antonio is at 512-516 E Quincy St listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Downtown San Antonio Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Downtown San Antonio Apartment is $756 at Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Downtown San Antonio Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Downtown San Antonio is starting from $529 at Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments.

What is the most affordable Central Downtown San Antonio Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Downtown San Antonio Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Refugio Place and starts from $1,540.

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