Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (60 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Northwest Side area of San Antonio.

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The Bristol
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bristol

7810 Old Tezel RdSan Antonio, TX 78250
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Hearthstone
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hearthstone

8801 Cinnamon Creek DrSan Antonio, TX 78240
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The Frederick
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Frederick

4801 Gus Eckert RdSan Antonio, TX 78240
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Northwest Side, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Side area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Hearthstone priced from $599. Cornerstone At Overlook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $627. Here are the most affordable Northwest Side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HearthstoneStudio1BR,1BA$599
Cornerstone At OverlookE1Studio,1BA$627
The Iris ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$635
The Branch at Medical CenterA3-D1BR,1BA$640
Spice CreekChipotle Pepper1BR,1BA$650
Residences at MedicalE11BR,1BA$709
University Cove Apartments0 Bedroom 0 FP on all StudiosStudio,1BA$709
Westchase Apartments1 BEDROOM 1 BATH STUDIO 440 SQ. FT.1BR,1BA$751
City Crest ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$753
Riverstone ApartmentsAStudio,1BA$755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Side, TX

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Side area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Heron on Hausman in the in the Bavarian Forest neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Northwest Side apartment is the 3/2 Model at Spring Time Apartments starting at $1,090 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Huebner neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heron on Hausman2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.15
Spring Time Apartments3/23BR,2BA$0.95
Green Oaks at Medical Apartments2x2 with granite2BR,2BA$1.12
MaderaB22BR,2BA$0.83
PradoB2-2x22BR,2BA$1.16
Plaza DeVilleMountain Laurel1BR,1BA$1.14
Oaks of Northgate Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.27
City Crest ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.24
Cornerstone At OverlookA11BR,1BA$1.25
HearthstoneStudio1BR,1BA$1.26

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Northwest Side, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #11

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northwestern San Antonio, TX. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Northwest Side Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 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 Northwest Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Side is under $755.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Side?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Side is Hearthstone which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in Northwest Side costs $1,990.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Side?

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 40 regular apartments in Northwest Side 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 Northwest Side?

Cheap apartments in Northwest Side have an average cost of $403 which is $1,587 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Side.

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