Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Hills Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (34 Rentals)

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Selena Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Selena Apartments

6218 S New Braunfels AveSan Antonio, TX 78223
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Spanish Spur
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spanish Spur

6835 Pecan Valley DrSan Antonio, TX 78223
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Southcross Villas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southcross Villas

3907 E Southcross BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78222
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Park at Presa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park at Presa

2233 SE Military DrSan Antonio, TX 78223
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Marigold Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marigold Apartments

2303 Goliad RdSan Antonio, TX 78223
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Rue Leon Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rue Leon Apartments

2435-2439 Hiawatha StSan Antonio, TX 78210
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City-Base Vista
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City-Base Vista

2566 Goliad RdSan Antonio, TX 78223
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Lorenzo Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lorenzo Apartments

427 Montrose AveSan Antonio, TX 78223
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The Townes Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Townes Townhomes

2802 Lasses BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78223
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Costa Almadena
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Costa Almadena

6222 S New Braunfels AveSan Antonio, TX 78223
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South Point Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

South Point Apartments

5500 S New Braunfels AveSan Antonio, TX 78223
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The Ravello
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ravello

6639 S New Braunfels AveSan Antonio, TX 78223
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Highland Hills, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highland Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Hills area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Selena Apartments priced from $555. Ivy Plains at Brooks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Highland Hills apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Selena Apartments1X11BR,1BA$555
Ivy Plains at BrooksA11BR,1BA$699
South Hill ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$700
Highland Hills1A1BR,1BA$765
Marigold ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$800
City-Base VistaLACKLANDStudio,1BA$860
Lorenzo Apartments1X11BR,1BA$875
Ridge at Southcross2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$895
Masters RanchA1, A3, A41BR,1BA$899
Spanish Crest ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$969

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Hills, TX

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Hills area is the $1.38 price per square foot B1 Model at Sereno Park Apartments in the in the Lakeside neighborhood starting from $1,216. The second greatest value Highland Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Ridge at Southcross starting at $895 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the East side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sereno Park ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.38
Ridge at Southcross2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Copper PointeA1-M1BR,1BA$1.36
Greenline NorthB1 2x22BR,2BA$1.35
Masters RanchA1, A3, A41BR,1BA$1.18
The Ravello1x11BR,1BA$1.35
Ivy Plains at BrooksA11BR,1BA$1.05
Marigold ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.43
Lorenzo Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.59
South Hill Apartments1x1 SM1BR,1BA$1.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Hills Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Highland Hills is Selena Apartments which is listed at $555, while the average apartment in Highland Hills costs $1,475.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland 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 23 regular apartments in Highland 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 Highland Hills?

Cheap apartments in Highland Hills have an average cost of $353 which is $1,122 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Hills.

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