
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Donaldson Terrace Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (73 Rentals)
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Tigoni Villas

Apartments 36

1624 Kentucky Ave, Unit 1624 Kentucky Ave

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Woods of Brookhollow

1400 North

1624 Kentucky Ave, Unit 1624 Kentucky Ave

The Ascent

766-768 Edgebrook Ln

3815 Ridgeline Dr
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2444 Cincinnati Ave

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Regency Grove Apartments

1706 W Craig Pl

Vintage at Oak Hill

McMullen Square
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Dellview Crossing Apartments

110 Plainview Dr

122 Rosabell St

734 Donaldson Ave

1033 Rivas St

Pearl Park Apartments

1828 Texas Ave

1814 W Summit Ave.

4223 Woodmanor Dr, Unit 1

Donaldson Villas
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Panorama

Jasmine Gardens Apartments

2323 Arbor Pl

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Summer Rose Place

The Park on Bandera

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Terrace House

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Oakbrook Crossing

The Gobi

Gardenwood Apartments

Tuscan Villas

The Pointe at Babcock

768 Edgebrook Ln

Pepperidge

1738 Lee Hall St

123 Rodena St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Donaldson Terrace?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donaldson Terrace Studio Apartments | $723 | $484 | $974 |
| Donaldson Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $961 | $665 | $1,781 |
| Donaldson Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,172 | $815 | $1,800 |
| Donaldson Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $630 | $2,998 |
| Donaldson Terrace 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,869 | $1,610 | $2,389 |
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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. Tigoni Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $630. 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 |
| Tigoni Villas | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $630 |
| 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 | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| 1400 North | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Dakota San Antonio | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $703 |
| The Ascent | Eff | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Donaldson Terrace, TX
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Donaldson Terrace area is the $1.17 price per square foot C1 Model at The Gobi in the in the Jefferson neighborhood starting from $1,400. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gobi | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Donaldson Villas | 1170 sq. ft. | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.68 |
| Wellington Estates | Two Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Townhome | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.23 |
| The Pointe at Babcock | 2x1.5B | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.77 |
| Tigoni Villas | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| The Sorento Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Vintage at Oak Hill | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| The Connally Apartments | 1/1.00 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Coral Gables Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Lawnwood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
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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 $705.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Donaldson Terrace?
The cheapest apartment in Donaldson Terrace is The Harrison Grant Apartments which is listed at $664, while the average apartment in Donaldson Terrace costs $1,955.
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 20 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 $475 which is $1,480 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Donaldson Terrace.
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