Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (30 Rentals)

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property at 108 Robert E Lee

$800 - $1,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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108 Robert E Lee

San AntonioTX78214

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Hutchins Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hutchins Palms

535 W Hutchins PlSan Antonio, TX 78221
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Darby Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Darby Square

811 Darby BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78207

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property at 150 Bank St

$749

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jan 14, 2026

150 Bank St

San AntonioTX78204
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South Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

South Park

321 VerneSan Antonio, TX 78221
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Vestal Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vestal Apartments

1400 Clamp AveSan Antonio, TX 78221
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Seven Pines Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Seven Pines Apartments

8027 S Zarzamora StSan Antonio, TX 78224
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Columbia Heights, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Columbia Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Columbia Heights area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Hutchins Palms priced from $599. Darby Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hutchins PalmsA11BR,1BA$599
Darby SquareB12BR,1BA$699
Mission VillasStudioStudio,1BA$703
Harlandale Building1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Aristocrat Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
The Aliso0X1Studio,1BA$839
Rio LoftsA21BR,1BA$898
Seven Pines Apartments1-1 Zarzamora1BR,1BA$900
MELAE1.AStudio,1BA$959

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, TX

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $0.99 price per square foot 2 Bed/ 1 Bath Model at Harlandale Building in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the C1 Model at Darby Square starting at $1,199 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Nogalitos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Columbia Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Harlandale Building2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.99
Darby SquareC13BR,1.5BA$1.51
The St. JohnA31BR,1BA$1.73
Aristocrat Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.14
Rio LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.36
Salem Creek Apartment Homes1 Bedroom | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.85
MELAE1.AStudio ,1BA$1.81
The Aliso0X1Studio ,1BA$1.59
Hutchins PalmsA11BR,1BA$1.20
Seven Pines Apartments1-1 Zarzamora1BR,1BA$1.82

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Columbia Heights, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #375

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Columbia Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Columbia Heights is at Mission Villas listed at $703.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Heights Apartment is $599 at Hutchins Palms.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Columbia Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Columbia Heights is starting from $699 at Darby Square.

What is the most affordable Columbia Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Columbia Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Darby Square and starts from $1,199.

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I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. Welcome to San Antone', the smallest big city in Texas. San Antonio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

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