Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Southwest Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (3 Rentals)

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South Southwest, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Southwest, TX

As of March 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Southwest area is the $1.10 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Palo Alto Apartment Homes in the in the City South neighborhood starting from $1,429. The second greatest value South Southwest apartment is the Two Bedroom | Two Baths MKT Model at Hunters Glen starting at $1,189 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the United Southwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Palo Alto Apartment Homes4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.10
Hunters GlenTwo Bedroom | Two Baths MKT2BR,2BA$1.05
Costa MiradaThe Aparece2BR,2BA$1.13
Woodhaven Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.20
Costa Azul ApartmentsB3BR,2BA$1.52
Seven Pines Apartments2-1 Delight2BR,1BA$1.47
Leon Creek Flats1A1BR,1BA$0.67
Esperanza At Palo AltoThe Imaginacion1BR,1BA$1.29
Frontera CrossingA1BR,1BA$1.39
Arbors on RustleafEFF2Studio ,1BA$1.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Southwest, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #341

Among neighborhoods in San Antonio, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Southwest Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

10 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Southwest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Southwest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Southwest is at Arbors on Rustleaf listed at $650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Southwest Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Southwest Apartment is $453 at Leon Creek Flats.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Southwest Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Southwest is starting from $453 at Leon Creek Flats.

What is the most affordable South Southwest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Southwest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Leon Creek Flats and starts from $600.

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