Cheap Apartments for Rent in Balcones Heights, TX from $500 (88 Rentals)

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Balcones Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Balcones Lofts

3230 Hillcrest DrBalcones Heights, TX 78201
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Chateau Orleans
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Orleans

3737 Fredericksburg RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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The Park on Bandera
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Park on Bandera

2011 Bandera RdSan Antonio, TX 78228
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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 2 Beds unit found at The Mirabella Senior Apartments in the University Park neighborhood priced from $599. The Keller in the Castle Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $609. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Balcones Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mirabella Senior ApartmentsJasmine2BR,2BA$599
The KellerE1Studio,1BA$609
Station at Elm CreekStudioStudio,1BA$625
Henley ParkEFF-BStudio,1BA$629
410 HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$636
The Harrison Grant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$649
Lawnwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
Regency Grove ApartmentsEFF- PremiumStudio,1BA$650
AltitudeStudioStudio,1BA$660
Alegria del Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balcones Heights, TX

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Balcones Heights area is the $1.07 price per square foot I1P Model at City Summit Apartments in the in the Outer Northwest Side neighborhood starting from $1,622. The second greatest value Balcones Heights apartment is the 623 Donaldson Ave Model at 623 Donaldson Ave, Unit Townhome starting at $1,145 with a $0.82 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.
City Summit ApartmentsI1P3BR,2.5BA$1.07
623 Donaldson Ave, Unit Townhome623 Donaldson Ave2BR,1BA$0.82
Songbird2A2BR,2BA$1.09
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
Apartments 361 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.97
Woods of Brookhollow1BR/1BA 760 sf1BR,1BA$1.03
Woodlawn Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.02
Alegria del Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.02
Lawnwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.00
Cache at Oak Hills1x1a_c1BR,1BA$1.08

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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

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Keller listed at $609.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Balcones Heights Apartment is $650 at Lawnwood 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 $599 at The Mirabella Senior 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 Woodlawn Ranch Apartments and starts from $1,009.

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