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Sosa at Palo Alto
9930 Poteet Jourdanton FwySan Antonio, TX 78224
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Rio Springs
2800 W Hutchins PlSan Antonio, TX 78224
321 Verne St
San AntonioTX78221
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Esperanza At Palo Alto
12305 SW Loop 410San Antonio, TX 78224
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129 Harald Ct
San AntonioTX78214
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The St. John
222 E Mitchell StSan Antonio, TX 78210
138 Morrill Ave
San AntonioTX78214
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The Preserve at The Port
402 Gillmore AveSan Antonio, TX 78226
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223 Kelsey Ave
San AntonioTX78211
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South Side, San Antonio, TX Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Side Studio Apartments | $964 | $699 | $1,355 |
| South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,119 | $436 | $1,800 |
| South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,409 | $722 | $1,824 |
| South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $601 | $1,842 |
| South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,263 | $667 | $1,694 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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Cheapest Available South Side Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Side area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at Villa De Oro priced from $689. Rio Springs has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable South Side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa De Oro | Urban 1 Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $689 |
| Rio Springs | EFF, PATIO | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Mission Villas | Conception - 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $711 |
| Aristocrat Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Esperanza At Palo Alto | The Alegria | 2BR,2BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, TX
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Side 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 South Side apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Preserve at The Port starting at $1,432 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the South Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The St. John | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| The Preserve at The Port | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Southgate on Emerald | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Costa Azul Apartments | B | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Mission Del Rio Apartment Homes | Sterling | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Thompson Place | 1 bed 1.5 bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
| Aristocrat Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Rio Lofts | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Esperanza At Palo Alto | The Imaginacion | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| The Aliso Apartments | 0X1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.59 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Side is under $900.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Side?
The cheapest apartment in South Side is Mission Villas which is listed at $711, while the average apartment in South Side costs $1,292.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 37 regular apartments in South 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 South Side?
Cheap apartments in South Side have an average cost of $789 which is $503 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Side.
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