
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thompson Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $600 (17 Rentals)
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Thompson, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Thompson?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Thompson Studio Apartments | $935 | $650 | $1,189 |
Thompson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,216 | $775 | $2,895 |
Thompson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $899 | $2,743 |
Thompson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,818 | $1,099 | $3,735 |
Thompson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,948 | $1,396 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Available Thompson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thompson area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at Arbors on Rustleaf priced from $650. Thompson Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $824. Here are the most affordable Thompson apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Arbors on Rustleaf | EFF2 | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Thompson Place | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $824 |
Darby Square | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Lucero | Unit B | 2BR,2BA | $899 |
The Preserve at The Port | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thompson, TX
As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thompson area is the $1.48 price per square foot 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at The Preserve at The Port in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,432. The second greatest value Thompson apartment is the B Model at Costa Azul Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the South Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thompson apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Preserve at The Port | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Costa Azul Apartments | B | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
Bonito Parque Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Acero | A3p | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Darby Square | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Thompson Place | 1 bed 1.5 bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
Peanut Factory Lofts | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
Lucero | Unit A | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Loma Vista Lofts | Unit A_FHA | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Arbors on Rustleaf | EFF2 | Studio ,1BA | $1.46 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThompson, San Antonio, TX
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Among neighborhoods in San Antonio, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Thompson Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thompson Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Thompson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Thompson is under $1,097.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thompson?
The cheapest apartment in Thompson is Arbors on Rustleaf which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Thompson costs $2,948.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thompson?
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 51 regular apartments in Thompson 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 Thompson?
Cheap apartments in Thompson have an average cost of $1,018 which is $1,930 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thompson.
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