Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (88 Rentals)

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3815 Ridgeline Dr

San AntonioTX78228

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Donaldson Villas
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Donaldson Villas

1315 Donaldson AveSan Antonio, TX 78228
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La Risa Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Risa Apartments

800 Babcock RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Chateau Orleans
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Orleans

3737 Fredericksburg RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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410 Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

410 Heights

3222 NW Loop 410San Antonio, TX 78213
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The Park on Bandera
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Park on Bandera

2011 Bandera RdSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Panorama
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Panorama

215 W Broadview DrSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Hillcrest, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of San Antonio, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at The Mirabella Senior Apartments priced from $599. 410 Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $622. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mirabella Senior ApartmentsJasmine2BR,2BA$599
410 HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$622
Amber HillStudioStudio,1BA$625
The Branch at Medical CenterE1-DStudio,1BA$631
The Harrison Grant ApartmentsEFF- DesignerStudio,1BA$639
Regency Grove ApartmentsEFF- PremiumStudio,1BA$650
Station at Elm CreekStudioStudio,1BA$650
AltitudeStudioStudio,1BA$660
Residences at MedicalE11BR,1BA$665
Alegria del Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, TX

As of September 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $0.82 price per square foot 623 Donaldson Ave Model at 623 Donaldson Ave, Unit Townhome in the in the Near Northwest neighborhood starting from $1,145. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 2A Model at Songbird starting at $1,285 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Hillcrest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
623 Donaldson Ave, Unit Townhome623 Donaldson Ave2BR,1BA$0.82
Songbird2A2BR,2BA$1.09
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
Tigoni Villas2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
The Sorento ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.10
Apartments 361 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.97
Woodlawn Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.02
1405 Donaldson Ave, Unit 1405 Donaldson1405 Donaldson Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
Torino VillasA11BR,1BA$1.15
Alegria del Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.02

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillcrest, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #61

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including San Antonio. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $685.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?

The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Residences at Medical which is listed at $665, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $1,404.

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 23 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 $202 which is $1,202 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.

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