
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (32 Rentals)
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Brigadoon Apartments

1034 Hammond Ave

Ridge at Southcross

Room in House on Anderson Ave

600 Monticello Ct

2330 E Commerce St

526 Cooper St

Alsbury Farms

SOUTH SIDE Living + Maker Spaces
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Villas at Echo East

The Stella

Costa Cadiz

120 Delmar St

Masters Ranch

342 Vine St

2007 Wyoming St

The Landings at Brooks City-Base
East side, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East side Studio Apartments | $1,015 | $615 | $1,355 |
East side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $605 | $2,920 |
East side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $800 | $2,900 |
East side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,223 | $1,000 | $2,524 |
East side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,402 | $1,275 | $2,757 |
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Cheapest Available East side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East side area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Ridge at Southcross priced from $795. Peach Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable East side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ridge at Southcross | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Peach Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
Selena Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Lorenzo Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
SOUTH SIDE Living + Maker Spaces | D2 | Studio,1BA | $899 |
The Stella | A | 1BR,1BA | $910 |
Costa Cadiz | 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $919 |
Oak Meadow Villa | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $919 |
Alsbury Farms | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $957 |
Masters Ranch | A1, A3, A4 | 1BR,1BA | $957 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East side, TX
As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the East side area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Ridge at Southcross in the in the East side neighborhood starting from $1,345. The second greatest value East side apartment is the 2454 Wyoming St Model at 2454 Wyoming St, Unit 201 starting at $1,495 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the East side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ridge at Southcross | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
2454 Wyoming St, Unit 201 | 2454 Wyoming St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.37 |
Sereno Park Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
Costa Cadiz | 1bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Masters Ranch | A1, A3, A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Oak Meadow Villa | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Alsbury Farms | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
The Stella | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Selena Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Peach Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Side, San Antonio, TX
Ranked #291
Among neighborhoods in San Antonio, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Side, San Antonio, TX
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Getting Around the East side Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East side is under $957.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East side?
The cheapest apartment in East side is Ridge at Southcross which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in East side costs $2,540.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East side?
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 21 regular apartments in East side 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 East side?
Cheap apartments in East side have an average cost of $112 which is $2,428 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East side.
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