Proposed plans for new Missions stadium would displace residents from affordable downtown apartment complex [Video]

SAN ANTONIO — As talks continue to build the San Antonio Missions a new stadium downtown, plans could mean one of the most affordable downtown apartment complexes would be demolished. 

The Soap Factory Apartments on Santa Rosa Street and Martin Street sit adjacent to the San Pedro Culture Creek Park. The apartment complex stretches three blocks. Rent for the cheapest apartment, a studio, can go for around $700 and a two bedroom could run you a little over $1000. 

Rent for the apartments are at market rate, and are affordable to residents in comparison to other apartments downtown. The apartments are affordable, but do not have affordable housing income restrictions. 

“[We pay] less than a thousand,” said Lydia Byrd, who lives at the complex. “It’s good, you …