Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (95 Rentals)

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3815 Ridgeline Dr

San AntonioTX78228
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5322 Medical Dr

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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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Station at Elm Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Station at Elm Creek

5050 Fredericksburg RdSan Antonio, TX 78229
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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 Studio unit found at The Harrison Grant Apartments priced from $559. Woodlawn Ranch Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $569. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Harrison Grant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$559
Woodlawn Ranch ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$569
Station at Elm CreekStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$595
Villas De Santa FeA11BR,1BA$599
The Branch at Medical CenterE1-DStudio,1BA$610
Amber HillStudioStudio,1BA$625
Regency Grove ApartmentsEFF- DesignerStudio,1BA$650
Barcelo ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$650
AltitudeStudioStudio,1BA$660
Villas of Oak Creste1A1BR,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, TX

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2A Model at Songbird in the in the Hillcrest neighborhood starting from $1,285. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 1170 sq. ft. Model at Donaldson Villas starting at $800 with a $0.68 price per square foot in the Near Northwest 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.
Songbird2A2BR,2BA$1.09
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
Torino VillasB4 w/ w&d connections2BR,2BA$1.05
The Sorento ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.11
Apartments Northwest2 bedroom\ 2 bath2BR,1BA$1.07
Lawnwood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.88
Apartments 361 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.96
MeliaA21BR,1BA$0.94
Alegria del Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.02
Barcelo ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillcrest, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #77

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $675.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?

The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Villas De Santa Fe which is listed at $599, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $7,999.

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 26 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 $254 which is $7,745 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.

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