
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (15 Rentals)
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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 |
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South Side Studio Apartments | $975 | $709 | $1,355 |
South Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,066 | $436 | $1,800 |
South Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,304 | $522 | $1,924 |
South Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,262 | $601 | $1,842 |
South Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,375 | $667 | $1,694 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Southgate on Emerald priced from $435. 311 Bristol Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed 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 |
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Southgate on Emerald | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $435 |
311 Bristol Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
Rio Springs | EFF, PATIO | Studio,1BA | $709 |
Mission Villas | San Juan - 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $713 |
The TEN02 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Side, TX
As of February 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Side area is the $1.24 price per square foot 403 Ellana Claire St Model at 403 Ellana Claire St, Unit Ellana Claire A in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value South Side apartment is the B3 Model at The St. John starting at $1,537 with a $1.32 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. |
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403 Ellana Claire St, Unit Ellana Claire A | 403 Ellana Claire St | 4BR,1BA | $1.24 |
The St. John | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Mission Del Rio Apartment Homes | Madison | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
Gillette Square Apartments | 304 | 3BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Southgate on Emerald | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Thompson Place | 1 bed 1.5 bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
Aristocrat Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Esperanza At Palo Alto | The Imaginacion | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
311 Bristol Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
The TEN02 | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Side?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Side is at Rio Springs listed at $709.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Side Apartment is $435 at Southgate on Emerald.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Side Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Side is starting from $799 at Esperanza At Palo Alto.
What is the most affordable South Side Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Esperanza At Palo Alto and starts from $899.
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