Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Heights Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (59 Rentals)

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property at 1323 Lamar St

1323 Lamar St

San AntonioTX78202
property at 319 Army Blvd

319 Army Blvd

San AntonioTX78215

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property at 526 Cooper St

526 Cooper St

San AntonioTX78210

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Grayson Ridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grayson Ridge

717 E Grayson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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The Native
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Native

819 E Grayson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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813 E. Carson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

813 E. Carson

813 E Carson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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Texana Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Texana Apartments

701 E Grayson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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East Azul Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Azul Apartments

831 E Grayson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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226 Belmont
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

226 Belmont

226 BelmontSan Antonio, TX 78202

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Jefferson Heights, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Jefferson Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Jefferson Heights area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at 127 Sandmeyer St priced from $750. East Meadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $826. Here are the most affordable Jefferson Heights apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
127 Sandmeyer StStudio1BR,1BA$750
East Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$826
Alsbury FarmsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$895
The Park at Sutton Oaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
Villas at Echo EastA21BR,1BA$919
Brewster Place ApartmentsDownstairs 1 Bed1BR,1BA$925
The Bella Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$945
Rivera on Broadway ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$978
The Salado at Red BerryA1p1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson Heights, TX

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson Heights area is the $0.97 price per square foot 302 Lamar St Model at 302 Lamar St, Unit 1 in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Jefferson Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at East Meadows Apartments starting at $1,403 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Arena District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Jefferson Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
302 Lamar St, Unit 1302 Lamar St4BR,2.5BA$0.97
East Meadows Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,2BA$1.29
Villas at Echo EastB32BR,2BA$1.31
The WestFort BroadwayTwo Bedroom - One Bath 855 sq ft2BR,1BA$1.46
1023 Rigsby Ave, Unit # B1023 Rigsby Ave1BR,1BA$1.29
1331 Avant Ave, Unit #11331 Avant Ave1BR,1BA$1.24
The Park at Sutton Oaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
The Bella Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
Compound at the ParkA21BR,1BA$1.68
Alsbury FarmsEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Jefferson Heights, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #273

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas, including San Antonio. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Jefferson Heights Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

46 / 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 Jefferson Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Jefferson Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Jefferson Heights is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Jefferson Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Jefferson Heights is 127 Sandmeyer St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Jefferson Heights costs $1,879.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Jefferson Heights?

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 29 regular apartments in Jefferson Heights 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 Jefferson Heights?

Cheap apartments in Jefferson Heights have an average cost of $400 which is $1,479 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson Heights.

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