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Sosa at Palo Alto
9930 Poteet Jourdanton FwySan Antonio, TX 78224
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Side Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (45 Rentals)
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Park Vista Apartments
5470 W Military DrSan Antonio, TX 78242
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Arbors on Rustleaf
150 Rustleaf DrSan Antonio, TX 78242
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Rio Springs
2800 W Hutchins PlSan Antonio, TX 78224
314 Hollenbeck Ave
San AntonioTX78211
321 Verne St
San AntonioTX78221
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RiverBend Apartment Homes
8237 S Flores StSan Antonio, TX 78221
4115 S Presa St
San AntonioTX78223
115 Darson Marie Dr
San AntonioTX78226
131 Darson Marie Dr
San AntonioTX78226
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Esperanza At Palo Alto
12305 SW Loop 410San Antonio, TX 78224
2911 Observation Dr
San AntonioTX78227
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926 King Ave
San AntonioTX78211
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The Scott at Medio Creek
9130 Excellence DrSan Antonio, TX 78252
129 Harald Ct
San AntonioTX78214
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The St. John
222 E Mitchell StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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Stablewood Farms
8301 Lake VisSan Antonio, TX 78227
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Woodhaven Apartments
3616 FairmeadowsSan Antonio, TX 78211
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Marshall Meadows Apartment Homes
1803 Marshall C...San Antonio, TX 78214
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The Preserve at The Port
402 Gillmore AveSan Antonio, TX 78226
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Southwest Side - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in San Antonio
Named as one of the Best Affordable Areas to rent in San Antonio by our San Antonio, TX Local Expert Rhonda R Fletcher. See how it ranks!
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13139 Watson RdVon Ormy, TX 78073
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Southwest Side, San Antonio, TX Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Side Studio Apartments | $915 | $620 | $1,685 |
| Southwest Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,167 | $436 | $1,979 |
| Southwest Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $700 | $2,642 |
| Southwest Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,549 | $601 | $2,885 |
| Southwest Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,666 | $667 | $2,225 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Vista Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $570 |
| Arbors on Rustleaf | EFF2 | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Villa De Oro | Urban 1 Bedroom M | Studio,1BA | $679 |
| Rio Springs | EFF, PATIO | Studio,1BA | $699 |
| Mission Villas | San Juan - 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $713 |
| The Annex | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| RiverBend Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $715 |
| Aristocrat Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| 518 Briggs St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Esperanza At Palo Alto | The Alegria | 2BR,2BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Side, TX
As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Side 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 Southwest Side apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Palo Alto Apartment Homes starting at $1,429 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the City South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The St. John | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Palo Alto Apartment Homes | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Costa Mirada | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Hunters Glen | Two Bedroom | Two Baths MKT | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Southgate on Emerald | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Camino Creek | #2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Woodhaven Apartments | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| 518 Briggs St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Darby Square | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Aristocrat Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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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 $799.
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 $2,320.
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 159 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 $521 which is $1,799 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Side.
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