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

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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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San Juan Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

San Juan Square

1938 S Zarzamora StSan Antonio, TX 78207

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Darby Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Darby Square

811 Darby BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78207

Thompson, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbors on RustleafEFF2Studio,1BA$650
Thompson Place1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$824
Darby SquareB12BR,1BA$850
LuceroUnit B2BR,2BA$899
The Preserve at The Port1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Preserve at The Port3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.48
Costa Azul ApartmentsB3BR,2BA$1.52
Bonito Parque ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.23
AceroA3p1BR,1BA$1.75
Darby SquareB12BR,1BA$1.17
Thompson Place1 bed 1.5 bath1BR,1.5BA$1.23
Peanut Factory LoftsA61BR,1BA$1.75
LuceroUnit A1BR,1BA$1.39
Loma Vista LoftsUnit A_FHA1BR,1BA$1.43
Arbors on RustleafEFF2Studio ,1BA$1.46

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Thompson, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #337

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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