Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Houston Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (41 Rentals)

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215 Center St

San AntonioTX78202
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219 N Alamo St

San AntonioTX78205
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Parkside Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

1010 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Vista Verde Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Verde Apartments

810 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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West End on Frio
2 Bedroom Apartments

West End on Frio

711 S Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Cadillac Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cadillac Lofts

317 Lexington AveSan Antonio, TX 78215
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Towers at the Majestic
1 Bedroom Apartments

Towers at the Majestic

222 E Houston StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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St Mary's Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

St Mary's Flats

819 E Elmira StSan Antonio, TX 78212
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1010 South Flores
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1010 South Flores

1010 S Flores StSan Antonio, TX 78204
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120 Ninth Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

120 Ninth Street

120 9th StSan Antonio, TX 78215
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The Travis Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Travis Building

405 N Saint Marys StSan Antonio, TX 78205
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Houston, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Houston 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 Houston 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
Museum Reach LoftsA11BR,1BA$927
Granada Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$930
100 Labor Downtown ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$999
The Baldwin at St. Paul SquareE1Ap1BR,1BA$1,017
Peanut Factory LoftsA31BR,1BA$1,020
Rivera on Broadway ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,039

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Houston area is the $1.83 price per square foot P1 Model at 1221 Broadway Lofts in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $2,118. The second greatest value Houston 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 Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1221 Broadway LoftsP12BR,2BA$1.83
Refugio PlaceThe Water Park (C1)3BR,2BA$1.43
Inspire DowntownA01BR,1BA$1.79
HemisView VillageA11BR,1BA$1.53
Cadillac LoftsB8Studio ,1BA$1.89
Peanut Factory LoftsA61BR,1BA$1.75
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior ApartmentsAffordable1BR,1BA$1.14
Museum Reach LoftsA11BR,1BA$1.42
Granada Senior LivingStudioStudio ,1BA$1.65
512-516 E Quincy StstudioStudio ,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Houston, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #103

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central San Antonio. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Houston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Houston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Houston is under $1,039.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Houston?

The cheapest apartment in Houston is Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments which is listed at $756, while the average apartment in Houston costs $5,753.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Houston?

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 55 regular apartments in Houston 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 Houston?

Cheap apartments in Houston have an average cost of $156 which is $5,597 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Houston.

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