Cheap Homes for Rent in Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (11 Rentals)

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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 410 Heights priced from $596. The Mirabella Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $599. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
410 HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$596
The Mirabella Senior ApartmentsJasmine2BR,2BA$599
Station at Elm CreekStudioStudio,1BA$615
The Branch at Medical CenterE1-DStudio,1BA$616
Regency Grove Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, TX

As of May 25, 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 Los Angeles Heights 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
Vintage at Oak Hill 1543 Babcock Rd San Antonio2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Tigoni Villas3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.04
Woodlawn Ranch ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.01
Preston PeakA21BR,1BA$1.15
Apartments 361 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.01
Woods of Brookhollow1BR/1BA 760 sf1BR,1BA$1.03
Torino VillasA11BR,1BA$1.15
Alegria del Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillcrest?

There are currently 159 Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, TX with pricing that ranges from $599 to $5,825. There are also 64 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillcrest ranging from $550 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hillcrest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hillcrest ranges from $550 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,513.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hillcrest?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hillcrest range from $1,009 to $3,330, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $550 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,899 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,995.

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