Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $443 (60 Rentals)

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property at 214 E Huff Ave

$600 - $745

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214 E Huff Ave

San AntonioTX78214
property at 150 Bank St

$749 - $795

1 Bedroom Rentals

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150 Bank St

San AntonioTX78204

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property at 255 Linares St

$950

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$950
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$950

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255 Linares St

San AntonioTX78225

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property at 239 Taft Blvd

$995 - $1,045

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239 Taft Blvd

San AntonioTX78225
property at 307 E Lambert St

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

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307 E Lambert St

San AntonioTX78204
property at 206 Weaver St

$1,095

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$1,095
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$1,095

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206 Weaver St

San AntonioTX78210

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property at 119 Shrine Ave

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

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119 Shrine Ave

San AntonioTX78221
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214 E Huff Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

214 E Huff Ave

214 E Huff AveSan Antonio, TX 78214
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Darby Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Darby Square

811 Darby BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78207
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Hutchins Palms
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hutchins Palms

535 W Hutchins PlSan Antonio, TX 78221
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311 Bristol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

311 Bristol

311 BristolSan Antonio, TX 78214
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The Kelly Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Kelly Apartments

515 Humble AveSan Antonio, TX 78225
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South Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

South Park

321 VerneSan Antonio, TX 78221
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Harlandale Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harlandale Building

354 E Southcross BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78214
property at 515 Margil St

$800

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$800
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515 Margil St, Unit 519

515 Margil St
San AntonioTX78225
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Vestal Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vestal Apartments

1400 Clamp AveSan Antonio, TX 78221
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The Aliso
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Aliso

807 Flame CirSan Antonio, TX 78221
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806 McCauley Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

806 McCauley Blvd

806 McCauley BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78221
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San Juan Square II
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

San Juan Square II

2404 S Calaveras StSan Antonio, TX 78207
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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 214 E Huff Ave priced from $600. Darby Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $611. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
214 E Huff Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$600
Darby SquareA11BR,1BA$611
Villa de OroE11BR,1BA$689
Mission Villas1x11BR,1BA$699
806 McCauley Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$845
Salem Creek Apartment Homes1 Bedroom | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$859
The St. JohnA4 Affordable1BR,1BA$869
Silverwood ApartmentsC2BR,1BA$900
Hutchins PalmsB12BR,1BA$910

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, TX

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $1.10 price per square foot 253 Carroll St Model at 253 Carroll St, Unit 253 Carroll st in the in the Nogalitos neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the 2X2 Model at The Aliso starting at $1,207 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the South Side 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.
253 Carroll St, Unit 253 Carroll st253 Carroll St1BR,1BA$1.10
The Aliso2X22BR,2BA$1.44
Hutchins PalmsB12BR,1BA$1.14
Cornerstone Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
The St. JohnA51BR,1BA$1.49
Darby SquareC13BR,1.5BA$1.52
Rio LoftsA21BR,1BA$1.51
806 McCauley Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.26
Aristocrat Apartments - All Bills Paid1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.51
Silverwood ApartmentsC2BR,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Heights Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Columbia Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Columbia Heights is 214 E Huff Ave which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Columbia Heights costs $949.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Columbia Heights?

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 16 regular apartments in Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights?

Cheap apartments in Columbia Heights have an average cost of $312 which is $637 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Columbia Heights.

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