
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gardendale Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (88 Rentals)
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Soap Factory Apartments

327 W Huisache Ave

905 W Lynwood Ave

703 W Summit Ave.

643 W Summit Ave.

512-516 E Quincy St

Calcasieu Apartments

822 Ogden St
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1534 W Rosewood Ave

407 E Locust St

425 Maverick St

805 W Russell Pl

200 E Dewey

134 Roberts St, Unit 101

Loma Vista Lofts

Granada Senior Living

Exchange Building

2609 W Poplar St

Aspire at Tampico

Heritage Plaza

1107 W Russell Pl, Unit 1 BR

1910 Howard St

614 Fulton Ave

944 W Huisache Ave, Unit 1

Peanut Factory Lofts

239 E. Lullwood Ave., Unit Garage Apt

502 E Laurel

2215 N Elmendorf St

Inspire Downtown

245 E Lullwood Ave

Cadillac Lofts

1627 N Navidad St

Josephine

The '68

316 W Cypress St, Unit 4

Lofts on Main

The Mosaic on Broadway

318-320 E Lullwood Ave

221 W Magnolia Ave

1221 Broadway Lofts

311 Mission St

Agave

710 S Medina St

1415 N Main Ave

2815 Saunders Ave
Gardendale, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gardendale?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gardendale Studio Apartments | $1,474 | $694 | $2,205 |
Gardendale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $695 | $4,325 |
Gardendale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,469 | $529 | $10,000+ |
Gardendale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,171 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Gardendale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,499 | $2,499 | $4,500 |
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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. 2614 Monterey Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Gardendale apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $529 |
2614 Monterey Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
703 West Summit Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
643 West Summit Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
512-516 E Quincy St | studio | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Calcasieu Apartments | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $793 |
Laurel Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Donaldson Villas | 1170 sq. ft. | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
The Monte | Studio | Studio,1BA | $849 |
200 E Dewey | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardendale, TX
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gardendale area is the $0.68 price per square foot 1170 sq. ft. Model at Donaldson Villas in the in the Near Northwest neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Gardendale apartment is the 1107 W Russell Pl Model at 1107 W Russell Pl, Unit 1 BR starting at $975 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardendale apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Donaldson Villas | 1170 sq. ft. | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.68 |
1107 W Russell Pl, Unit 1 BR | 1107 W Russell Pl | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
944 W Huisache Ave, Unit 1 | 944 W Huisache Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments | Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
816 Rivas St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Loma Vista Lofts | Unit A_FHA | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
643 West Summit Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
703 West Summit Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
2614 Monterey Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
512-516 E Quincy St | studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.40 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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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?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gardendale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Gardendale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gardendale is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gardendale?
The cheapest apartment in Gardendale is 2614 Monterey Street which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in Gardendale costs $5,775.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gardendale?
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 1,053 regular apartments in Gardendale 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 Gardendale?
Cheap apartments in Gardendale have an average cost of $144 which is $5,631 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gardendale.
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