Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Downtown Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (49 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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LOCUST LIVING
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LOCUST LIVING

327 E Locust StSan Antonio, TX 78212
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200 E Courtland Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 E Courtland Pl

200 E Courtland PlSan Antonio, TX 78212
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Tobin Lofts Phase II
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tobin Lofts Phase II

1509 N Main AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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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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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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Augusta Flats
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Augusta Flats

714 McCullough AveSan Antonio, TX 78215
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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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120 Ninth Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

120 Ninth Street

120 9th StSan Antonio, TX 78215
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2 Bedroom Apartments

Park

404 E Park AveSan Antonio, TX 78212
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North Downtown, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Downtown area of San Antonio, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments priced from $529. Soap Factory has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $756. Here are the most affordable North Downtown apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$529
Soap FactoryS2Studio,1BA$756
CalcasieuA71BR,1BA$793
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$795
200 E DeweyOne Bed1BR,1BA$850
Museum Reach LoftsE1Studio,1BA$870
JosephineS1Studio,1BA$1,029
French Place ApartmentsCozy One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,054
1800 BroadwayDAKOTAStudio,1BA$1,055
Cadillac LoftsB2Studio,1BA$1,074

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Downtown, TX

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Downtown area is the $1.06 price per square foot Rio Grande Model at River View Apartments, LLC in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value North Downtown apartment is the C2 Model at Lofts on Main starting at $2,165 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River View Apartments, LLCRio Grande2BR,2BA$1.06
Lofts on MainC23BR,3BA$1.65
1221 Broadway LoftsP12BR,2BA$1.83
1800 BroadwayBILTMORE2BR,2BA$2.04
Cadillac LoftsB8Studio ,1BA$1.36
Inspire DowntownS3Studio ,1BA$1.92
Compound at the ParkA21BR,1BA$1.67
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior ApartmentsAffordable1BR,1BA$1.14
Museum Reach LoftsE1Studio ,1BA$1.58
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.59

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Texas including North Downtown, San Antonio, and the greater San Antonio area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Downtown is at Soap Factory listed at $554.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Downtown Apartment is $756 at Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments.

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

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

What is the most affordable North Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lofts on Main and starts from $2,165.

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