Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Terrell Hills Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (57 Rentals)

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The Ellington
$860 - $1,450
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The Ellington

5315 Gawain DrSan Antonio, TX 78218
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Stone Chase
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$931 - $2,898
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Stone Chase

7914 Ray Bon DrSan Antonio, TX 78218
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The Meadows at Bentley
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows at Bentley

8004 Bentley DrSan Antonio, TX 78218
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Cottage Creek Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cottage Creek Apartments

4830 Ray Bon DrSan Antonio, TX 78218
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Spanish Oaks
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Oaks

3206 Cripple Creek StSan Antonio, TX 78209
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Willow Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Hill Apartments

3158 Eisenhauer RdSan Antonio, TX 78209
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Sola
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sola

4443 Rittiman RdSan Antonio, TX 78218
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Solana Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Solana Apartments

3900 Eisenhauer RdSan Antonio, TX 78218
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Banyan Tree Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Banyan Tree Apartments

8150 CrosscreekSan Antonio, TX 78218
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Springfield Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Springfield Manor

4827 Explorer DrSan Antonio, TX 78219
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The Bowie
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Bowie

223 Rainbow DrSan Antonio, TX 78209
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Boardwalk At Windcrest
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Boardwalk At Windcrest

5341 Gawain DrSan Antonio, TX 78218
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The Maya
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The Maya

1946 NE Loop 410San Antonio, TX 78217
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Avalon Apartments
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Avalon Apartments

3600 Eisenhauer RdSan Antonio, TX 78218
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Serna Apartments
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Serna Apartments

7327 Harlow A DrSan Antonio, TX 78218
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Midcrown Pavilion
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midcrown Pavilion

5414 Midcrown DrSan Antonio, TX 78218
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Nova Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nova Lofts

127 Rainbow DrSan Antonio, TX 78209
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Alamo Oaks
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alamo Oaks

2554 NE Loop 410San Antonio, TX 78217
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Silver Ridge
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Silver Ridge

8438 Quail Creek DrSan Antonio, TX 78218
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East Terrell Hills, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Terrell Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Terrell Hills area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at Cottages at Terrell Hills priced from $640. The Parker has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $665. Here are the most affordable East Terrell Hills apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cottages at Terrell Hills0x1a_CStudio,1BA$640
The ParkerA1BR,1BA$665
BrixtonA11BR,1BA$665
Alamo ParkA11BR,1BA$699
Merida Apartment HomesA31BR,1BA$710
Wilshire Woods1x1A - ASHWOOD1BR,1BA$780
Springfield ManorOne Bedroom/One Bath Small1BR,1BA$784
Boardwalk At Windcrest1X1S1BR,1BA$800
Austin Woods1 Bedroom 1 Bath Upstairs Apartment with 650 Sq...1BR,1BA$855
Avalon ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$859

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Terrell Hills, TX

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Terrell Hills area is the $0.95 price per square foot The 1094 Model at Alamo Estates in the in the Camelot neighborhood starting from $1,039. The second greatest value East Terrell Hills apartment is the E Plan Model at Oakhampton Place starting at $1,143 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Northeast Inner Loop neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Terrell Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Alamo EstatesThe 10943BR,2BA$0.95
Oakhampton PlaceE Plan1BR,1BA$1.17
Costa Biscaya1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Merida Apartment HomesB12BR,1BA$1.19
The Meadows at Bentley1 bed 1 bath 761sf1BR,1BA$1.21
Stone ChaseA31BR,1BA$1.34
Aberdeen Acres1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Boardwalk at Starcrest1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.34
Rosillo Creek Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.34
Alamo ParkA11BR,1BA$1.31

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East Terrell Hills, San Antonio, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Texas and customized analysis for Eastern San Antonio, TX. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Terrell Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Terrell Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Terrell Hills is under $859.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Terrell Hills?

The cheapest apartment in East Terrell Hills is The Parker which is listed at $665, while the average apartment in East Terrell Hills costs $1,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Terrell Hills?

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 4 regular apartments in East Terrell Hills 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 East Terrell Hills?

Cheap apartments in East Terrell Hills have an average cost of $186 which is $1,164 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Terrell Hills.

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