Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gardendale Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (97 Rentals)

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Gardendale, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gardendale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gardendale area of San Antonio, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments priced from $529. 643 West Summit Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Gardendale apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$529
643 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$699
703 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$699
512-516 E Quincy StstudioStudio,1BA$700
Calcasieu ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$793
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$795
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1BA$800
The MonteStudioStudio,1BA$849
200 E DeweyOne Bed1BR,1BA$850
Loma Vista LoftsUnit A2_FHA1BR,1BA$923

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardendale, TX

As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gardendale area is the $1.19 price per square foot 1007 W Craig Pl Model at 1007 W Craig Pl, Unit Upstairs apartment in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Gardendale apartment is the 1170 sq. ft. Model at Donaldson Villas starting at $800 with a $0.68 price per square foot in the Near Northwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardendale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1007 W Craig Pl, Unit Upstairs apartment1007 W Craig Pl2BR,1BA$1.19
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
2511 N Flores St, Unit 12511 N Flores St2BR,1BA$1.17
711 W French Pl, Unit 3711 W French Pl2BR,1BA$1.20
1107 W Russell Pl, Unit 1 BR1107 W Russell Pl1BR,1BA$1.08
944 W Huisache Ave, Unit 3944 W Huisache Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior ApartmentsAffordable1BR,1BA$1.14
643 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.17
703 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.27
512-516 E Quincy StstudioStudio ,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gardendale, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #97

Among neighborhoods in San Antonio, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the Gardendale Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 Gardendale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gardendale?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardendale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardendale Apartment is $699 at 643 West Summit Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gardendale Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable Gardendale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gardendale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Calcasieu Apartments and starts from $1,108.

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