Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $599 (75 Rentals)

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Hillcrest, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $833 | $600 | $1,869 |
Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,067 | $599 | $4,275 |
Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,401 | $599 | $5,825 |
Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $1,009 | $3,330 |
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Getting Around the Hillcrest Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
35 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
45 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillcrest is under $695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Melia which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $1,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillcrest?
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 21 regular apartments in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest?
Cheap apartments in Hillcrest have an average cost of $312 which is $1,683 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.
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