
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Helotes Neighborhood of Helotes, TX from $800 (4 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Helotes area of Helotes.


Marquis Bandera
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South Helotes, Helotes, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Helotes?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Helotes Studio Apartments | $1,090 | $1,014 | $1,162 |
| South Helotes 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,294 | $851 | $1,535 |
| South Helotes 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,640 | $1,019 | $1,840 |
| South Helotes 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $1,690 | $2,057 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Helotes, TX
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Helotes area is the $1.50 price per square foot B1 Model at Elm Hollow Apartments in the in the Bavarian Forest neighborhood starting from $1,319. The second greatest value South Helotes apartment is the 1BR Model at Laurel Glen starting at $851 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Far West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Helotes apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Hollow Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Laurel Glen | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Prose on the Range | A1-A | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Vantage at Helotes | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Marquis Bandera | 0A | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
| Ranch Creek Living | E1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.97 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Helotes Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Helotes?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Helotes is under $1,252.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Helotes?
The cheapest apartment in South Helotes is Laurel Glen which is listed at $851, while the average apartment in South Helotes costs $1,960.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Helotes?
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 109 regular apartments in South Helotes 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 South Helotes?
Cheap apartments in South Helotes have an average cost of $766 which is $1,194 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Helotes.
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