Cheap Homes for Rent in Southtown Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (7 Rentals)

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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 Trove Southtown priced from $722. 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
Trove SouthtownOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$722
Rio LoftsA21BR,1BA$898
Aspire at TampicoE1Studio,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southtown, TX

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southtown area is the $0.88 price per square foot B1 Model at The St. John in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Southtown apartment is the 414 McKinley Ave Model at 414 McKinley Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,500 with a $1.36 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$0.88
414 McKinley Ave, Unit 1414 McKinley Ave2BR,2BA$1.36
Trove SouthtownTwo Bedrooms Two Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.67
Blue Star Arts Complex2011BR,1BA$1.54
Refugio PlaceThe Fiesta (A1)1BR,1BA$1.48
HemisView VillageA11BR,1BA$1.53
Peanut Factory LoftsA61BR,1BA$1.75
Rio LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.36
AceroA1p1BR,1BA$1.91
Aspire at TampicoE1Studio ,1BA$1.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Southtown?

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in Southtown, TX with pricing that ranges from $722 to $4,500. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southtown ranging from $550 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southtown ranges from $550 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,205.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southtown range from $1,243 to $3,998, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,057 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,500.

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