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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Balcones Heights, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Balcones Heights Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Balcones Heights, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Melia in the Jefferson neighborhood priced from $599. The Mirabella Senior Apartments in the Near Northwest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Balcones Heights apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MeliaA11BR,1BA$599
The Mirabella Senior ApartmentsJasmine2BR,2BA$599
410 HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$600
The KellerE1Studio,1BA$609
Station at Elm CreekStudioStudio,1BA$615

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Balcones Heights, TX and Nearby

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Balcones Heights area is the $1.04 price per square foot The Plaza Model at The Enclave at 1550 in the in the Dellview neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Balcones Heights apartment is the C1 Model at Melia starting at $1,399 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Jefferson 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.
The Enclave at 1550The Plaza2BR,2BA$1.04
MeliaC13BR,2BA$1.07
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
Vintage at Oak Hill 1543 Babcock Rd San Antonio2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Tigoni Villas3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.04
Woodlawn Ranch ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.01
Villas of Oak Creste1E1BR,1BA$1.05
Apartments 361 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.01
Woods of Brookhollow1BR/1BA 760 sf1BR,1BA$1.03
Alegria del Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Balcones Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Balcones Heights?

There are currently 170 Apartments for Rent in Balcones Heights, TX with pricing that ranges from $350 to $5,825. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Balcones Heights ranging from $550 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Balcones Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Balcones Heights ranges from $550 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,029.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Balcones Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Balcones Heights range from $1,009 to $3,330, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $550 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,640.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.