Cheap Homes for Rent in Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (9 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 2 Beds unit found at The Mirabella Senior Apartments priced from $599. Station at Elm Creek has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mirabella Senior ApartmentsJasmine2BR,2BA$599
Station at Elm CreekStudioStudio,1BA$625
The Branch at Medical CenterE1-DStudio,1BA$645

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, TX

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $0.88 price per square foot 3x2 Model at The Pointe at Babcock in the in the Jefferson neighborhood starting from $1,295. 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.
The Pointe at Babcock3x23BR,2BA$0.88
Songbird2A2BR,2BA$1.09
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
Tigoni Villas2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
Vintage at Oak Hill 1543 Babcock Rd San Antonio2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.15
Apartments 361 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.97
Woods of Brookhollow1BR/1BA 760 sf1BR,1BA$1.03
Woodlawn Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.02
Alegria del Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
Lawnwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillcrest?

There are currently 162 Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, TX with pricing that ranges from $599 to $6,616. There are also 79 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillcrest ranging from $550 to $4,200.

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 $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,583.

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