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3815 Ridgeline Dr

San AntonioTX78228

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Donaldson Villas
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Donaldson Villas

1315 Donaldson AveSan Antonio, TX 78228
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La Risa Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Risa Apartments

800 Babcock RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Station at Elm Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Station at Elm Creek

5050 Fredericksburg RdSan Antonio, TX 78229
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410 Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

410 Heights

3222 NW Loop 410San Antonio, TX 78213

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Balcones Heights, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Balcones Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Balcones Heights, TX is a Studio unit found at The Harrison Grant Apartments in the Dellview neighborhood priced from $559. Woodlawn Ranch Apartments in the University Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $569. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Balcones Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Harrison Grant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$559
Woodlawn Ranch ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$569
Station at Elm CreekStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$575
410 HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$577
Villas De Santa FeA11BR,1BA$588
Balcones LoftsThe Balcones1BR,1BA$591
The Pointe at BabcockStudioStudio,1BA$625
Regency Grove ApartmentsEFF- DesignerStudio,1BA$650
Barcelo ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$650
AltitudeStudioStudio,1BA$660

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balcones Heights, TX

As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Balcones Heights area is the $0.91 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Henley Park in the in the Outer Northwest Side neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Balcones Heights apartment is the C1 Model at Melia starting at $1,249 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Castle Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Balcones Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Henley Park3x23BR,2BA$0.91
MeliaC13BR,2BA$0.96
The Vintage2 Bed x2 Bath 1284 SF2BR,2BA$1.06
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
Torino VillasB4 w/ w&d connections2BR,2BA$1.05
Lawnwood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.88
The JacksonB22BR,1BA$1.04
Apartments 361 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.96
Alegria del Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.02
Balcones LoftsThe Concord1BR,1BA$1.05

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Getting Around Balcones Heights, TX

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

6 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Balcones Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Balcones Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Balcones Heights is at The Harrison Grant Apartments listed at $559.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Balcones Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Balcones Heights Apartment is $588 at Villas De Santa Fe.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Balcones Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Balcones Heights is starting from $569 at Woodlawn Ranch Apartments.

What is the most affordable Balcones Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Balcones Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Pointe at Babcock and starts from $1,095.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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