Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Park Forest Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (60 Rentals)

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Broadstone Colonnade
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$721 - $6,421
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Broadstone Colonnade

4330 Spectrum OneSan Antonio, TX 78230
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San Miguel
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$938 - $1,665
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San Miguel

5202 Texana DrSan Antonio, TX 78249
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Parc At Wall Street
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$946 - $1,801
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Parc At Wall Street

11700 Wall StSan Antonio, TX 78230
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NOVA
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$997 - $3,698
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NOVA

14200 Vance Jackson RdSan Antonio, TX 78249
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Ventura Ridge
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$1,271 - $2,449
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Ventura Ridge

5602 Presidio PkySan Antonio, TX 78249
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Boardwalk Research
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$1,273 - $1,772
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Boardwalk Research

5503 Research DrSan Antonio, TX 78240
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Prose North West
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$1,273 - $1,833
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Prose North West

15323 Vance Jackson RdSan Antonio, TX 78249
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The Clara
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The Clara

10707 W Interstate 10San Antonio, TX 78230
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The Lila at Oakgate
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The Lila at Oakgate

3500 Oakgate DrSan Antonio, TX 78230
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Hidden Oaks Apartments
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Hidden Oaks Apartments

13129 NW Military HwySan Antonio, TX 78231
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Silver Creek
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Silver Creek

4822 Gus Eckert LnSan Antonio, TX 78240
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Woodhill Apartments
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Woodhill Apartments

4909 Woodstone DrSan Antonio, TX 78230

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Park Forest, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Park Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Park Forest area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at The Edge Apartments priced from $645. The Frederick has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $659. Here are the most affordable Park Forest apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Edge ApartmentsE1-0B1B Studio,1BA$645
The FrederickE1Studio,1BA$659
Cornerstone At OverlookE1Studio,1BA$661
The ArcherA1Studio,1BA$675
University Cove Apartments1 Bedroom 0 Fire place and 0 W/D connections1BR,1BA$699
Trails of Elm CreekA11BR,1BA$720
The Lila at OakgateA11BR,1BA$723
City Crest ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$724
Oak CreekA11BR,1BA$729
The Henry BA21BR,1BA$730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Park Forest, TX

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Park Forest area is the $1.28 price per square foot P3 Model at The Vue in the in the Oakland Estates neighborhood starting from $3,452. The second greatest value Park Forest apartment is the B2 Model at Avistar On The Blvd starting at $1,150 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Oakland Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Park Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The VueP33BR,2.5BA$1.28
Avistar On The BlvdB22BR,2BA$1.21
Elevate at Huebner GroveB12BR,1BA$1.27
ColonnadeB12BR,1BA$1.24
The Place at Oak HillsRobin1BR,1BA$1.19
Oak CreekA21BR,1BA$1.06
City Crest ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.11
The Lila at OakgateA11BR,1BA$1.16
Harlan at Med CenterA11BR,1BA$1.21
Cornerstone At OverlookE1Studio ,1BA$1.28

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio

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Park Forest, San Antonio, TX

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Park Forest, San Antonio, and the greater San Antonio area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Park Forest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Park Forest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Park Forest is under $730.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Park Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Park Forest is University Cove Apartments which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Park Forest costs $3,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Park Forest?

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 52 regular apartments in Park Forest 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 Park Forest?

Cheap apartments in Park Forest have an average cost of $130 which is $3,070 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Park Forest.

Expert Rental Resources

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Helpful Local Expert Guides

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A Texas Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in San Antonio

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. Welcome to San Antone', the smallest big city in Texas. San Antonio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

Hi, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert and your guide to places to live around San Antonio colleges and universities. San Antonio, Texas, is one of the most dynamic cities in the Southwest.

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Live and Work: Best San Antonio Neighborhoods for Rent by Employer

Written by: Rhonda R Fletcher

Hello, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio has always been a major part of my life. I'm glad to share my thoughts with you.

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Discover the SATX Local Vibe: An Insiders Look Into the Life of Renting in San Antonio

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Remember the Alamo? Who could forget, right? But what else does the historic San Antonio, Texas, have to offer besides this national park complex? Hi! I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert on San Antonio.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.