Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (47 Rentals)

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property at 150 Bank St

$749 - $795

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150 Bank St

San AntonioTX78204
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603 Gladstone
$890 - $1,100
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$890 - $1,100
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603 Gladstone

603 GladstoneSan Antonio, TX 78225
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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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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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Harlandale Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harlandale Building

354 E Southcross BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78214
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South Park
2 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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The Aliso
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Aliso

807 Flame CirSan Antonio, TX 78221
property at 515 Margil St

$850

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515 Margil St, Unit 517, Unit 517

515 Margil St
San AntonioTX78225
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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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Guild Park Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Guild Park Apartments

750 W Mayfield BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78211
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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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property at 346 Ware Blvd

$995

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346 Ware Blvd

San AntonioTX78221
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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 The St. John priced from $469. Hutchins Palms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $610. Here are the most affordable Columbia Heights apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The St. JohnA41BR,1BA$469
Hutchins PalmsA11BR,1BA$610
Darby SquareA11BR,1BA$611
Villa de OroE1M1BR,1BA$679
Cornerstone Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$779
Mission Villas1x11BR,1BA$780
Salem Creek Apartment Homes1 Bedroom | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$916
MELAE1.AStudio,1BA$949
The Aliso1X11BR,1BA$970

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, TX

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Columbia Heights area is the $1.44 price per square foot 2X2 Model at The Aliso in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,207. The second greatest value Columbia Heights apartment is the A5 Model at The St. John starting at $1,194 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Downtown San Antonio 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.
The Aliso2X22BR,2BA$1.44
The St. JohnA51BR,1BA$1.49
Darby SquareC13BR,1.5BA$1.52
Seven Pines Apartments2-1 Zarzamora2BR,1BA$1.78
Aristocrat Apartments - All Bills Paid1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.51
Rio LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.59
Salem Creek Apartment Homes1 Bedroom | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.64
Cornerstone Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.42
Villa de OroA1R1BR,1BA$1.72
Hutchins PalmsA11BR,1BA$1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Columbia Heights Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Columbia Heights Apartment is $469 at The St. John.

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 $711 at Darby Square.

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