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Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown San Antonio Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the 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 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
Refugio PlaceThe Fiesta (A1)1BR,1BA$867
Rio LoftsA21BR,1BA$898

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Antonio, TX

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Antonio area is the $0.88 price per square foot B1 Model at The St. John in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Downtown San Antonio apartment is the The Water Park (C1) Model at Refugio Place starting at $1,540 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown San Antonio apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The St. JohnB12BR,2BA$0.88
Refugio PlaceThe Water Park (C1)3BR,2BA$1.43
Trove SouthtownTwo Bedrooms Two Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.62
Blue Star Arts Complex2011BR,1BA$1.54
HemisView VillageA11BR,1BA$1.53
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior ApartmentsAffordable1BR,1BA$1.14
Rio LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.36
Museum Reach LoftsA11BR,1BA$1.42
Granada Senior LivingStudioStudio ,1BA$1.65
512-516 E Quincy StstudioStudio ,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown San Antonio

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown San Antonio?

There are currently 141 Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Antonio, TX with pricing that ranges from $505 to $11,331. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown San Antonio ranging from $525 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown San Antonio?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown San Antonio ranges from $525 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,197.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown San Antonio?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown San Antonio range from $1,108 to $11,331, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,500.

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