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614 E Dewey Pl

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Donaldson Villas
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Donaldson Villas

1315 Donaldson AveSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Gardendale, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gardendale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gardendale area of San Antonio, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments priced from $529. Soap Factory Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $554. Here are the most affordable Gardendale apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$529
Soap Factory ApartmentsS2Studio,1BA$554
2614 Monterey Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$574
643 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
703 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$675
The HowardEFF1BR,1BA$749
Laurel ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$795
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1BA$800
The Cosmo1x11BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gardendale, TX

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gardendale area is the $0.68 price per square foot 1170 sq. ft. Model at Donaldson Villas in the in the Near Northwest neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Gardendale apartment is the 1114 S San Marcos Model at 1114 S San Marcos, Unit 3 starting at $1,200 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gardendale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
1114 S San Marcos, Unit 31114 S San Marcos3BR,1BA$1.33
Legacy at AlazanB12BR,2BA$1.11
125 Adams St, Unit 5125 Adams St1BR,1BA$1.35
The Cosmo1x11BR,1BA$1.17
120 S Smith St, Unit 122120 S Smith St1BR,1BA$1.28
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior ApartmentsAffordable1BR,1BA$1.14
643 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.23
703 West Summit Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.30
2614 Monterey Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gardendale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gardendale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gardendale is at Soap Factory Apartments listed at $554.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardendale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gardendale Apartment is $574 at 2614 Monterey Street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gardendale Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gardendale is starting from $529 at Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments.

What is the most affordable Gardendale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gardendale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Legacy at Alazan and starts from $1,075.

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