Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $600 (61 Rentals)

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Parkside Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartments

1010 N Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Chateau Orleans
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Orleans

3737 Fredericksburg RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Gardenwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gardenwood Apartments

1352 GardinaSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Terrace House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace House

801 Gentleman RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Executive Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Apartments

158 De Chantle RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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703 W Summit Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

703 W Summit Ave

703 W Summit AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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La Risa Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Risa Apartments

800 Babcock RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Tuscan Villas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tuscan Villas

1803 W Gramercy PlSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Pepperidge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepperidge

1011 Vance Jackson RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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1400 North
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1400 North

1400 Gardina StSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Boston Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Boston Woods

800 Gentleman RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Summer Rose Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Rose Place

3122 Culebra RdSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Parque De Oro
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parque De Oro

134 Babcock RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Donaldson Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Donaldson Villas

1315 Donaldson AveSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Crossing at 1415
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crossing at 1415

1415 Babcock RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Siesta Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Siesta Gardens

111 Siesta LnSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Jefferson, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jefferson Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jefferson area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at The Harrison Grant Apartments priced from $679. 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 Jefferson apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Harrison Grant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$679
643 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$699
703 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$699
Dakota San Antonio1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$703
The Ascent Apartmentsefficiency1BR,1BA$705
McMullen Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
Woods of Brookhollow1BR/1BA 760 sf1BR,1BA$780
MeliaA21BR,1BA$799
BarceloA11BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson, TX

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson 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 Jefferson apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Vintage at Oak Hill 1543 Babcock Rd San Antonio starting at $1,185 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Near Northwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
Vintage at Oak Hill 1543 Babcock Rd San Antonio2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.15
Woodlawn Ranch ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.01
Sunrise Townhomes2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.19
1107 W Russell Pl, Unit 1 BR1107 W Russell Pl1BR,1BA$1.08
Apartments 361 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.04
623 Donaldson Ave, Unit 1 BR623 Donaldson Ave1BR,1BA$1.12
Woods of Brookhollow1BR/1BA 760 sf1BR,1BA$1.03
643 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.17
MeliaA11BR,1BA$1.17

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Jefferson, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #178

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Texas including Jefferson, San Antonio, and the greater San Antonio area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Jefferson Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 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 Jefferson Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jefferson?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jefferson is under $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson?

The cheapest apartment in Jefferson is 643 West Summit Ave which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Jefferson costs $1,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jefferson?

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 13 regular apartments in Jefferson 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 Jefferson?

Cheap apartments in Jefferson have an average cost of $472 which is $923 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson.

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