Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Jefferson Heights Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (57 Rentals)

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1323 Lamar St

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Grayson Ridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grayson Ridge

717 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 Bedroom Apartments

226 Belmont

226 BelmontSan Antonio, TX 78202
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The Native
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Native

819 E Grayson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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315 Spofford Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

315 Spofford Ave

315 Spofford AveSan Antonio, TX 78208
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711 E Carson
1 Bedroom Apartments

711 E Carson

711 E Carson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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Grayson By The Pearl
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grayson By The Pearl

733 E Grayson StSan Antonio, TX 78208
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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. Peach Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Jefferson Heights apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
127 Sandmeyer StStudio1BR,1BA$750
Peach Creek Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$835
East Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$846
The WestFort BroadwayStudio 404 sq ftStudio,1BA$875
Army Boulevard Garden Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
DELMAR PLACE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
The Park at Sutton Oaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$915
Alsbury FarmsA21BR,1BA$957
The Salado at Red BerryA3p1BR,1BA$999
1800 BroadwayDAKOTAStudio,1BA$1,055

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Jefferson Heights, TX

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Jefferson Heights area is the $1.81 price per square foot A6C Model at The Baldwin at St. Paul Square in the in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,464. The second greatest value Jefferson Heights apartment is the G1 Model at 1221 Broadway Lofts starting at $1,455 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Midtown San Antonio 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.
The Baldwin at St. Paul SquareA6C1BR,1BA$1.81
1221 Broadway LoftsG11BR,1BA$1.92
East Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.22
DELMAR PLACE APARTMENTS2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
The Park at Sutton Oaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Alsbury FarmsA21BR,1BA$1.38
Compound at the ParkA21BR,1BA$1.67
The Salado at Red BerryA1p1BR,1BA$1.65
Peach Creek Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Army Boulevard Garden Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.85

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Jefferson Heights, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #131

Among neighborhoods in San Antonio, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,055.

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 $2,300.

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 11 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 $286 which is $2,014 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Jefferson Heights.

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