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$1,079
The Baldwin at St. Paul SquareE1Ap1BR,1BA$1,092

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

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Downtown San Antonio area is the $1.43 price per square foot The Water Park (C1) Model at Refugio Place in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,540. The second greatest value Central Downtown San Antonio apartment is the A1 Model at Inspire Downtown starting at $1,386 with a $1.83 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.
Refugio PlaceThe Water Park (C1)3BR,2BA$1.43
Inspire DowntownA11BR,1BA$1.83
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$1.82
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 a cheap apartment in Central Downtown San Antonio?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Downtown San Antonio is under $1,092.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Downtown San Antonio?

The cheapest apartment in Central Downtown San Antonio is Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments which is listed at $756, while the average apartment in Central Downtown San Antonio costs $5,768.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Downtown 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 47 regular apartments in Central Downtown 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 Central Downtown San Antonio?

Cheap apartments in Central Downtown San Antonio have an average cost of $252 which is $5,516 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Downtown San Antonio.

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