
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Donaldson Terrace Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (50 Rentals)
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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 |
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Donaldson Terrace Studio Apartments | $715 | $650 | $870 |
Donaldson Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $964 | $650 | $1,868 |
Donaldson Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,236 | $599 | $2,375 |
Donaldson Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,104 | $1,009 | $10,000+ |
Donaldson Terrace 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,654 | $1,050 | $2,259 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at The Mirabella Senior Apartments priced from $599. Lawnwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Donaldson Terrace apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Mirabella Senior Apartments | Jasmine | 2BR,2BA | $599 |
Lawnwood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
Regency Grove Apartments | EFF- Premium | Studio,1BA | $650 |
The Harrison Grant Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $679 |
Dakota San Antonio | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $703 |
The Ascent Apartments | efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
McMullen Square Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
The Pointe at Babcock | 1x1D | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
Apartments 36 | 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $779 |
Woods of Brookhollow | 1BR/1BA 760 sf | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donaldson Terrace, TX
As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Donaldson Terrace area is the $0.93 price per square foot 2057 W Summit Ave Model at 2057 W Summit Ave, Unit B in the in the Near Northwest neighborhood starting from $1,250. 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. |
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2057 W Summit Ave, Unit B | 2057 W Summit Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Donaldson Villas | 1170 sq. ft. | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.68 |
Tigoni Villas | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
Magnolia Flats | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Woodlawn Ranch Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
The Pointe at Babcock | 1x1D | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Apartments 36 | 1 Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Woods of Brookhollow | 1BR/1BA 760 sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Pearl Park Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Lawnwood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDonaldson Terrace, San Antonio, TX
Ranked #305
Among neighborhoods in San Antonio, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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!
Getting Around the Donaldson Terrace Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 $780.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Donaldson Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in Donaldson Terrace is Lawnwood Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Donaldson Terrace costs $1,795.
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 19 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 $304 which is $1,491 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Donaldson Terrace.
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