
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Donaldson Terrace Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (68 Rentals)
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Apartments 36

1624 Kentucky Ave, Unit 1624 Kentucky Ave

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Woods of Brookhollow

Fredericksburg Place Apartments

766-768 Edgebrook Ln

1400 North

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2055 W Summit Ave, Unit D

3815 Ridgeline Dr

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Bandera Flats Apartments

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Woodlawn Ranch Apartments

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Regency Grove Apartments

1706 W Craig Pl

Dellview Crossing Apartments

The Mirabella Senior Apartments

Pearl Park Apartments

110 Plainview Dr

734 Donaldson Ave
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McMullen Square

1828 Texas Ave

170 De Chantle Rd, Unit 405

4223 Woodmanor Dr, Unit 1

1814 W Summit Ave.

4411 Lark Ave, Unit 102

Donaldson Villas

Chateau Orleans

Panorama

Tigoni Villas
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2323 Arbor Pl

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Summer Rose Place

The Park on Bandera

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Terrace House

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The Gobi

Oakbrook Crossing
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Gardenwood Apartments

Tuscan Villas

170 De Chantle Rd

768 Edgebrook Ln

The Pointe at Babcock

Pepperidge

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923 Vance Jackson Rd

Magnolia Flats

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Donaldson Terrace, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Donaldson Terrace?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donaldson Terrace Studio Apartments | $1,043 | $504 | $2,389 |
| Donaldson Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $934 | $599 | $1,687 |
| Donaldson Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,163 | $815 | $2,117 |
| Donaldson Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,745 | $1,115 | $2,929 |
| Donaldson Terrace 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $1,650 | $2,350 |
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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 $484. The Ascent has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Donaldson Terrace apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harrison Grant Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $484 |
| The Ascent | Eff | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| Coral Gables Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
| Apartments 36 | 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $665 |
| Lawnwood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $682 |
| Woods of Brookhollow | Studio 480 sf | Studio,1BA | $696 |
| The Gobi | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Fredericksburg Place Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Dakota San Antonio | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $703 |
| 1400 North | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donaldson Terrace, TX
As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Donaldson Terrace area is the $1.15 price per square foot 3 x 2.5 Verbena C4SFbt Model at Elara at Meridian Rental Homes in the in the Far West Side neighborhood starting from $2,103. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elara at Meridian Rental Homes | 3 x 2.5 Verbena C4SFbt | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.15 |
| Donaldson Villas | 1170 sq. ft. | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.68 |
| The Sorento Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Apartments 36 | 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| The Gobi | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Woodlawn Ranch Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| The Connally Apartments | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Pearl Park Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Coral Gables Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Lawnwood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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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 $749.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Donaldson Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in Donaldson Terrace is The Ascent which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in Donaldson Terrace costs $2,000.
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 15 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 $109 which is $1,891 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Donaldson Terrace.
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