
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the El Dorado Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $300 (9 Rentals)
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El Dorado, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Dorado?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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El Dorado Studio Apartments | $963 | $750 | $1,117 |
El Dorado 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,003 | $366 | $1,919 |
El Dorado 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,305 | $493 | $3,009 |
El Dorado 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,654 | $998 | $2,819 |
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Cheapest Available El Dorado Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the El Dorado area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at 13206 Monte Rio St priced from $360. Iron Horse Valley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $659. Here are the most affordable El Dorado apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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13206 Monte Rio St | 13206 Monte Rio St | 1BR,1BA | $360 |
Iron Horse Valley Apartments | EFF The Lone Star | 1BR,1BA | $659 |
Merida Apartment Homes | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Dorado, TX
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Dorado area is the $0.84 price per square foot 11136 El Sendero St Model at 11136 El Sendero St, Unit #4 in the in the Valencia neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value El Dorado apartment is the C1 - The Cardinal Model at The Grand Apartment Homes starting at $1,559 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Valencia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Dorado apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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11136 El Sendero St, Unit #4 | 11136 El Sendero St | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.84 |
The Grand Apartment Homes | C1 - The Cardinal | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Rio @ 1604 | B7 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.02 |
15014 Spring Creek | 15014 Spring Creek | 2BR,3BA | $0.94 |
6415 Melanzane | 6415 Melanzane | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.14 |
The Palm Tree Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.87 |
Judson Meadow | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Regatta | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Kenton Place Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
La Silva | A1 MAPLE | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEl Dorado, San Antonio, TX
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Among neighborhoods in San Antonio, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the El Dorado Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX
Walk Score®
62 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
41 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
16 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 El Dorado Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in El Dorado?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in El Dorado is under $790.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in El Dorado?
The cheapest apartment in El Dorado is 13206 Monte Rio St which is listed at $360, while the average apartment in El Dorado costs $1,422.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in El Dorado?
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 83 regular apartments in El Dorado 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 El Dorado?
Cheap apartments in El Dorado have an average cost of $187 which is $1,235 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in El Dorado.
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