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property at 321 Verne St

321 Verne St

San AntonioTX78221

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4115 S Presa St

San AntonioTX78223

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138 Morrill Ave

San AntonioTX78214

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property at 1214 Florida St

1214 Florida St

San AntonioTX78210
property at 5410 Congo Ln

5410 Congo Ln

San AntonioTX78227
property at 120 Delmar St

120 Delmar St

San AntonioTX78210
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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 Studio unit found at Park Vista Apartments priced from $570. Arbors on Rustleaf has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $635. Here are the most affordable Outer Southwest apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Vista ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$570
Arbors on RustleafEFF1Studio,1BA$635
Villa De OroUrban 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$689
Rio SpringsEFF, PATIOStudio,1BA$699
Mission VillasSan Juan - 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$713
Western Hills1X11BR,1BA$730
Villa NuevaA11BR,1BA$740
Aristocrat Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Hacienda Apartments1st MONTH FREE!!1BR,1BA$750
518 Briggs St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Southwest, TX

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Southwest area is the $0.98 price per square foot B1 Model at The St. John in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,434. The second greatest value Outer Southwest apartment is the 4x2.5 Model at Summit at Benavides Park starting at $1,545 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Nogalitos 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.
The St. JohnB12BR,2BA$0.98
Summit at Benavides Park4x2.54BR,2.5BA$1.13
Palo Alto Apartment Homes4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.06
Costa MiradaTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.81
Hunters GlenTwo Bedroom | Two Baths MKT2BR,2BA$1.05
Camino Creek#22BR,1BA$1.16
Marshall Meadows Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
518 Briggs St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.01
Darby SquareB12BR,1BA$1.17
Aristocrat Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.14

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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 $750.

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 $2,342.

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 261 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 $494 which is $1,848 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Southwest.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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