
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $600 (35 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Riverside area of San Antonio.


Brigadoon Apartments

Trove Southtown

1034 Hammond Ave

321 Verne St

4115 S Presa St

South Hill Apartments

1214 Florida St

121 Douglas Way St

1519 Schley Ave
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600 Monticello Ct

129 Harald Ct

1410 Avant Ave

The St. John

526 Cooper St

Ivy Plains at Brooks

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SOUTH SIDE Living + Maker Spaces

Artisan at Creekside
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The Townes Townhomes

434 Buckingham Ave

342 Vine St

438 Pruitt Ave
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Riverside, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,055 | $615 | $1,499 |
Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,212 | $605 | $1,864 |
Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,391 | $800 | $2,652 |
Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $1,200 | $3,335 |
Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,559 | $1,275 | $2,275 |
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Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverside area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at Trove Southtown priced from $678. Mission Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $713. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Trove Southtown | Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $678 |
Mission Villas | San Juan - 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $713 |
South Hill Apartments | 1x1 SM | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
Cielo Hills | 632 sq feet | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Lorenzo Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Selena Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
Rue Leon Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
Rio Lofts | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $898 |
Ivy Plains at Brooks | A1 (+250 sqft private yard) | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Mission Del Rio Apartment Homes | Sterling | 1BR,1BA | $922 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, TX
As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.10 price per square foot 118 Shenandoah Model at 118 Shenandoah, Unit 101 in the in the East side neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the B1 Model at The St. John starting at $1,434 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the South Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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118 Shenandoah, Unit 101 | 118 Shenandoah | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.10 |
The St. John | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
Rue Leon Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Cielo Hills | 895 sq feet | 3BR,1BA | $1.24 |
The Townes Townhomes | 1 Bed/ 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
Mission Del Rio Apartment Homes | Sterling | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
DELMAR PLACE APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Ivy Plains at Brooks | A1 (+250 sqft private yard) | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Rio Lofts | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Selena Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Texas including Riverside, 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 proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Riverside Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
38 / 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 Riverside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Riverside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverside is under $922.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in Riverside is Mission Villas which is listed at $713, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $1,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverside?
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 Riverside 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 Riverside?
Cheap apartments in Riverside have an average cost of $547 which is $848 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.
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