Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (49 Rentals)

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4115 S Presa St

San AntonioTX78223

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138 Morrill Ave

San AntonioTX78214
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Winston Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Winston Square

2506 S General McMullen DrSan Antonio, TX 78226
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Park Terrace Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Terrace Apartments

200 Whitewood DrSan Antonio, TX 78242
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The Annex
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Annex

326 Whitewood StSan Antonio, TX 78242
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Deely Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Deely Place

8511 S Flores StSan Antonio, TX 78221
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Villa De Oro
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa De Oro

130 Camino de OroSan Antonio, TX 78224
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Oak Tree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Tree Apartments

5909-5910 Royalgate DrSan Antonio, TX 78242
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Mission Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Villas

247 West Dickson AveSan Antonio, TX 78214
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The TEN02
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The TEN02

1002 Grosvenor BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78221
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Aristocrat Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aristocrat Apartments

555 W Hutchins PlSan Antonio, TX 78221
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South Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

South Park

321 VerneSan Antonio, TX 78221
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Homestead Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Homestead Apartments

5800 Medina Base RdSan Antonio, TX 78242
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518 Briggs St
2 Bedroom Apartments

518 Briggs St

518 Briggs AveSan Antonio, TX 78211
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Village at Roosevelt
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village at Roosevelt

1507-1515 Roosevelt AveSan Antonio, TX 78210
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Vestal Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Vestal Apartments

1400 Clamp AveSan Antonio, TX 78221
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Hutchins Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hutchins Palms

535 W Hutchins PlSan Antonio, TX 78221
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The Aliso Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Aliso Apartments

807 Flame CirSan Antonio, TX 78221
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Darby Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Darby Square

811 Darby BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Southwest Side, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Side area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at Park Vista Apartments priced from $570. Arbors on Rustleaf has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Southwest Side apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Vista ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$570
Arbors on RustleafEFF2Studio,1BA$650
Villa De OroUrban 1 BedroomStudio,1BA$699
Rio SpringsEFF, PATIOStudio,1BA$709
Mission VillasSan Juan - 1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$713
The Annex1X11BR,1BA$715
RiverBend Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$715
Woodhaven Apartments1x11BR,1BA$749
Aristocrat Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
518 Briggs St2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Side, TX

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Side area is the $0.93 price per square foot 835 Three Wood Way Model at 835 Three Wood Way in the in the City South neighborhood starting from $2,095. The second greatest value Southwest Side apartment is the 7118 Turnbow Model at 7118 Turnbow starting at $1,985 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Port San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
835 Three Wood Way835 Three Wood Way4BR,2.5BA$0.93
7118 Turnbow7118 Turnbow4BR,2.5BA$0.89
4006 Pentas Vw4006 Pentas Vw3BR,2.5BA$0.91
7363 Bowdre7363 Bowdre4BR,2BA$0.95
7010 Palomino Bay7010 Palomino Bay3BR,2.5BA$1.01
6611 Walnut Valley Dr6611 Walnut Valley Dr4BR,2.5BA$1.02
7014 Heathers Pond7014 Heathers Pond3BR,2BA$1.04
8622 S Zarzamora St, Unit 3898622 S Zarzamora St3BR,2BA$0.94
The St. JohnB12BR,2BA$0.88
Port Royal Apartment HomesMurfield2BR,2BA$1.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Side, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #70

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas and customized analysis for Southwest San Antonio, TX. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Southwest Side Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

8 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Southwest Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Side is under $795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Side?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Side is Park Vista Apartments which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Southwest Side costs $2,450.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 137 regular apartments in Southwest 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 Southwest Side?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Side have an average cost of $626 which is $1,824 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Side.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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