Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southtown Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $800 (25 Rentals)

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711 S Frio StSan Antonio, TX 78207

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1010 S Flores StSan Antonio, TX 78204
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Southtown, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southtown area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Refugio Place priced from $867. Rio Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $898. Here are the most affordable Southtown apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Refugio PlaceThe Fiesta (A1)1BR,1BA$867
Rio LoftsA21BR,1BA$898
100 Labor Downtown ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$999
Trove SouthtownStudio One BathroomStudio,1BA$1,009
Peanut Factory LoftsA31BR,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southtown, TX

As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southtown 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 Southtown apartment is the The Water Park (C1) Model at Refugio Place starting at $1,540 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The St. JohnB12BR,2BA$0.98
Refugio PlaceThe Water Park (C1)3BR,2BA$1.43
AceroA91BR,1BA$1.68
Blue Star Arts Complex2011BR,1BA$1.54
HemisView VillageA11BR,1BA$1.53
Trove SouthtownOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Peanut Factory LoftsA61BR,1BA$1.75
Rio LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.36
Art HouseA01BR,1BA$2.34
Aspire at TampicoE1Studio ,1BA$2.00

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Southtown, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #192

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including Southtown, San Antonio, and the greater San Antonio area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Southtown Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

60 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 Southtown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southtown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southtown is under $1,168.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southtown?

The cheapest apartment in Southtown is Refugio Place which is listed at $867, while the average apartment in Southtown costs $4,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southtown?

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 101 regular apartments in Southtown 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 Southtown?

Cheap apartments in Southtown have an average cost of $1,131 which is $3,369 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southtown.

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