Cheap Apartments for Rent in Balcones Heights, TX from $400 (121 Rentals)

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property at 516 Gentleman Rd

$725 - $850

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516 Gentleman Rd

Balcones HeightsTX78201
property at 3406 Buckhaven Dr

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3406 Buckhaven Dr

San AntonioTX78230

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Fountainhead
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$660 - $1,417
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Fountainhead

4400 Horizon Hill BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78229
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Woods of Brookhollow
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$696 - $1,016
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Woods of Brookhollow

3253 Hillcrest DrSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Preston Peak
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$861 - $3,074
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$861 - $3,074
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Preston Peak

4114 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229
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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 $484. The Keller Apartments in the Castle Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $499. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Balcones Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Harrison Grant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$484
The Keller ApartmentsStudio Apartment - 409 sq ftStudio,1BA$499
410 HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Station at Elm CreekStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$595
The RileyS1Studio,1BA$600
AltitudeStudioStudio,1BA$605
Alegria del Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$625
Villas of Oak Creste1A1BR,1BA$625
Torino Villas ApartmentsA1 1/1-Reno1BR,1BA$649
Barcelo ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balcones Heights, TX

As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Balcones Heights area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2A Model at Songbird in the in the Hillcrest neighborhood starting from $1,285. The second greatest value Balcones Heights apartment is the 1170 sq. ft. Model at Donaldson Villas starting at $800 with a $0.68 price per square foot in the Near Northwest 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.
Songbird2A2BR,2BA$1.09
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
The Pointe at Babcock2x1.5B2BR,1.5BA$0.79
Tigoni Villas3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.06
The Sorento ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.11
Hunter's Glen Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.04
Alegria del Sol2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.97
The Jackson ApartmentsTwo Bedroom, One Bathroom - 870 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.09
Coral Gables Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.97
Barcelo ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.08

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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 $484.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Balcones Heights Apartment is $599 at The Keller Apartments.

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 $750 at The Gobi.

What is the most affordable Balcones Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Balcones Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodlawn Ranch Apartments and starts from $1,115.

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