Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Donaldson Terrace Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (59 Rentals)

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$825 - $1,650

Studio To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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3815 Ridgeline Dr

San AntonioTX78228

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Donaldson Villas
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Donaldson Villas

1315 Donaldson AveSan Antonio, TX 78228
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La Risa Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Risa Apartments

800 Babcock RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Chateau Orleans
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Orleans

3737 Fredericksburg RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Panorama
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Panorama

215 W Broadview DrSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Gardenwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gardenwood Apartments

1352 GardinaSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Summer Rose Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Rose Place

3122 Culebra RdSan Antonio, TX 78228
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The Park on Bandera
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Park on Bandera

2011 Bandera RdSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Terrace House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace House

801 Gentleman RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Executive Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Apartments

158 De Chantle RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Oakbrook Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook Crossing

4011 Sherril Brook RdSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Tuscan Villas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tuscan Villas

1803 W Gramercy PlSan Antonio, TX 78201
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The Ascent
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ascent

1150 Babcock RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Pepperidge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepperidge

1011 Vance Jackson RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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1400 North
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1400 North

1400 Gardina StSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Wellington Estates
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Estates

6623 Callaghan RdSan Antonio, TX 78229

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Parque De Oro
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parque De Oro

134 Babcock RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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The Fleetwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Fleetwood Apartments

615 Vance Jackson RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Boston Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Boston Woods

800 Gentleman RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Magnolia Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Flats

3102 Hillcrest DrSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Siesta Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Siesta Gardens

111 Siesta LnSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Donaldson Terrace, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Donaldson Terrace Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Donaldson Terrace area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at The Harrison Grant Apartments priced from $459. Woodlawn Ranch Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $569. Here are the most affordable Donaldson Terrace apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Harrison Grant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$459
Woodlawn Ranch ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$569
Balcones LoftsThe Balcones1BR,1BA$591
The Pointe at BabcockStudioStudio,1BA$625
Regency Grove ApartmentsEFF- DesignerStudio,1BA$650
Dakota San Antonio1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$703
Wellington EstatesStudioStudio,1BA$750
Apartments Northwest1 bed\ 1 bath1BR,1BA$760
Vintage at Oak Hill0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775
Apartments 361 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$779

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donaldson Terrace, TX

As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Donaldson Terrace area is the $1.11 price per square foot Oak Model at Beacon at Meridian in the in the Far West Side neighborhood starting from $1,569. The second greatest value Donaldson Terrace apartment is the 1170 sq. ft. Model at Donaldson Villas starting at $800 with a $0.68 price per square foot in the Near Northwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Donaldson Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Beacon at MeridianOak3BR,2BA$1.11
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
Tigoni Villas2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
Apartments Northwest2 bedroom\ 2 bath2BR,1BA$1.07
Magnolia FlatsB12BR,1BA$1.21
Sunrise Townhomes2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Apartments 361 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Gobi ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.19
The Connally Apartments1/1.001BR,1BA$1.21
Balcones LoftsThe Concord1BR,1BA$1.05

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Donaldson Terrace, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #218

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Western San Antonio. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Donaldson Terrace Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Donaldson Terrace?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Donaldson Terrace is under $779.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Donaldson Terrace?

The cheapest apartment in Donaldson Terrace is Balcones Lofts which is listed at $591, while the average apartment in Donaldson Terrace costs $1,957.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Donaldson Terrace?

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 27 regular apartments in Donaldson Terrace 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 Donaldson Terrace?

Cheap apartments in Donaldson Terrace have an average cost of $219 which is $1,738 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Donaldson Terrace.

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