
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Forest Crest Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $600 (25 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Forest Crest area of San Antonio.


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Forest Crest, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Forest Crest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Crest Studio Apartments | $1,351 | $854 | $2,029 |
| Forest Crest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $708 | $2,320 |
| Forest Crest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $700 | $3,840 |
| Forest Crest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,277 | $1,540 | $3,842 |
| Forest Crest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,630 | $600 | $3,890 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Forest Crest Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX.
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Cheapest Available Forest Crest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Crest area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Chase Hill Apartments priced from $781. Verandas at Shavano has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here are the most affordable Forest Crest apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Hill Apartments | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $781 |
| Verandas at Shavano | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Marquis at Crown Ridge | 0A | Studio,1BA | $854 |
| Marquis at the Rim | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $968 |
| Infinity at the Rim | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,059 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Crest, TX
As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Crest area is the $1.51 price per square foot C1 Model at Birwood Heights in the in the Deerfield neighborhood starting from $2,178. The second greatest value Forest Crest apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath 1518 SqFt (1287 Net) Model at Villas At The Rim starting at $1,980 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Outer Far North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Crest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birwood Heights | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Villas At The Rim | 3 Bed 2 Bath 1518 SqFt (1287 Net) | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Verandas at Shavano | C1R | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| The Abbey At Dominion Crossing | Abberley | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Enclave at the Dominion Apartments | A5 Accessible | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| High View | 2x2 Standard | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| Henley at the RIM | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Marquis Cresta Bella | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Marquis at the Rim | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Chase Hill Apartments | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleForest Crest, San Antonio, TX
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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Crest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Forest Crest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Crest is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Crest?
The cheapest apartment in Forest Crest is Chase Hill Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Forest Crest costs $2,130.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Crest?
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 12 regular apartments in Forest Crest 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 Forest Crest?
Cheap apartments in Forest Crest have an average cost of $438 which is $1,692 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Forest Crest.
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