Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Southwest Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $300 (64 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
Learn more about Lifestyle Search
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Outer Southwest area of San Antonio.

San Antonio's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about San Antonio and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Rhonda R Fletcher

Read Article
property at 4115 S Presa St

4115 S Presa St

San AntonioTX78223
close
View Me
Bear Springs
Studio Apartments

Bear Springs

11803 Marbach RdSan Antonio, TX 78245
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Aristocrat Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aristocrat Apartments

555 W Hutchins PlSan Antonio, TX 78221
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Winston Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winston Square

2506 S General McMullen DrSan Antonio, TX 78226
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Park Terrace Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Terrace Apartments

200 Whitewood DrSan Antonio, TX 78242
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Bronco Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bronco Apartments

8228 Bronco LnSan Antonio, TX 78227
  • Utilities Included
close
View Me
Stepping Stone
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stepping Stone

7737 Skolout StSan Antonio, TX 78227
close
View Me
Deely Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Deely Place

8511 S Flores StSan Antonio, TX 78221
close
View Me
Villa De Oro
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa De Oro

130 Camino de OroSan Antonio, TX 78224
close
View Me
Oak Tree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Tree Apartments

5909-5910 Royalgate DrSan Antonio, TX 78242
close
View Me
Mission Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Villas

247 West Dickson AveSan Antonio, TX 78214
close
View Me
The TEN02
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The TEN02

1002 Grosvenor BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78221
Showing Results 1-50, Page 1 of 2

Outer Southwest, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Southwest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Southwest area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at 2166 Mossy Creek Dr priced from $400. Park Vista Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $570. Here are the most affordable Outer Southwest apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2166 Mossy Creek Dr2166 Mossy Creek Dr1BR,1BA$400
Park Vista ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$570
Arbors on RustleafEFF2Studio,1BA$650
Villa De OroUrban 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$699
311 Bristol Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$699
Rio SpringsEFF, PATIOStudio,1BA$709
Mission VillasSan Juan - 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$713
The Annex1X11BR,1BA$715
RiverBend Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$715
Western Hills1X11BR,1BA$730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southwest, TX

As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Southwest area is the $0.80 price per square foot 306 Pvt Rd Model at 306 Pvt Rd in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,045. The second greatest value Outer Southwest apartment is the 835 Three Wood Way Model at 835 Three Wood Way starting at $2,095 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the City South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
306 Pvt Rd306 Pvt Rd5BR,2.5BA$0.80
835 Three Wood Way835 Three Wood Way4BR,2.5BA$0.93
7118 Turnbow7118 Turnbow4BR,2.5BA$0.89
11931 Lake Park11931 Lake Park4BR,2BA$0.78
4006 Pentas Vw4006 Pentas Vw3BR,2.5BA$0.91
10039 Amber Breeze10039 Amber Breeze3BR,2BA$0.80
9642 Green Plain Dr9642 Green Plain Dr3BR,2.5BA$0.93
7363 Bowdre7363 Bowdre4BR,2BA$0.95
8622 S Zarzamora St, Unit 3898622 S Zarzamora St3BR,2BA$0.94
The St. JohnB12BR,2BA$0.89

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including San Antonio. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Southwest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Southwest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Southwest is under $730.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Southwest?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Southwest is Park Vista Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Outer Southwest costs $2,475.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Southwest?

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 6,685 regular apartments in Outer Southwest 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 Outer Southwest?

Cheap apartments in Outer Southwest have an average cost of $631 which is $1,844 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southwest.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

decorative image for A Texas Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in San Antonio article

A Texas Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in San Antonio

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. Welcome to San Antone', the smallest big city in Texas. San Antonio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

decorative image for Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money article

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

decorative image for Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs article

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

decorative image for Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting article

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.