
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bavarian Forest Neighborhood of Helotes, TX from $600 (46 Rentals)
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Chase Hill Apartments

13207 Regency Forest

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Enclave at Buckhorn Crossing

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7707 Copper Cave

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The Vista

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Champions Gate

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The Residences at La Cantera

6423 Melissa Ann St

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Prose on the Range

Bandera Crossing

Greenway Apartments

14211 Spotted Cedar

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6423 Melissa Ann St

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6423 Melissa Ann St

6423 Melissa Ann St

6423 Melissa Ann St

6822 Mountain Spring St
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Bavarian Forest, Helotes, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bavarian Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bavarian Forest Studio Apartments | $1,163 | $862 | $1,572 |
| Bavarian Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,244 | $654 | $2,095 |
| Bavarian Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $793 | $2,813 |
| Bavarian Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,028 | $715 | $5,002 |
| Bavarian Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,894 | $600 | $3,456 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Bavarian Forest Neighborhood of Helotes, TX.
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Cheapest Available Bavarian Forest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bavarian Forest area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Bandera Crossing priced from $675. Chase Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Bavarian Forest apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandera Crossing | a1 | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Chase Hill Apartments | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Greenway Apartments | Vinyl wood flooring | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Spring Time Apartments | 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $795 |
| Laurel Glen | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $813 |
| Emerge Vista | The 715 | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
| Marquis Bandera | 0A | Studio,1BA | $862 |
| Enclave at Buckhorn Crossing | A | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Villas at Bandera | Villa 1 | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
| Azul Apartment Homes | The Mission | 1BR,1BA | $874 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bavarian Forest, TX
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bavarian Forest area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 3.5 Bath Model at Heron on Hausman in the in the Bavarian Forest neighborhood starting from $2,039. The second greatest value Bavarian Forest apartment is the Aspen Model at Cottages at Leon Creek starting at $1,915 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Bavarian Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bavarian Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron on Hausman | 3 Bedroom 3.5 Bath | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.20 |
| Cottages at Leon Creek | Aspen | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.26 |
| High View | 4x4 Standard | 4BR,4BA | $0.45 |
| Spring Time Apartments | 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.69 |
| Overlook Exchange | B2 (Balcony/Sunroom) | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Enclave at Buckhorn Crossing | C | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Madera | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Prado | B1-2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Emerge Vista | The 715 | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Laurel Glen | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bavarian Forest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Bavarian Forest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bavarian Forest is under $874.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bavarian Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Bavarian Forest is Bandera Crossing which is listed at $675, while the average apartment in Bavarian Forest costs $2,084.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bavarian Forest?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 71 regular apartments in Bavarian Forest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bavarian Forest?
Cheap apartments in Bavarian Forest have an average cost of $548 which is $1,536 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bavarian Forest.
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