Cheap Homes for Rent in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $800 (17 Rentals)

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property at 515 Margil St

$800

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515 Margil St, Unit 519

515 Margil St
San AntonioTX78225

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property at 255 Linares St

$950

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$950

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255 Linares St

San AntonioTX78225
property at 346 Ware Blvd

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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346 Ware Blvd

San AntonioTX78221
property at 307 E Lambert St

$1,050

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$1,050

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307 E Lambert St

San AntonioTX78204

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property at 119 Shrine Ave

$1,200

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119 Shrine Ave

San AntonioTX78221

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, TX

As of August 24, 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
Cornerstone Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
Hutchins PalmsB12BR,1BA$1.14
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 Columbia Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Columbia Heights?

There are currently 91 Apartments for Rent in Columbia Heights, TX with pricing that ranges from $443 to $1,963. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Columbia Heights ranging from $800 to $4,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Columbia Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Columbia Heights ranges from $800 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,461.

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