Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rainbow Hills Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (17 Rentals)

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Bronco Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bronco Apartments

8228 Bronco LnSan Antonio, TX 78227
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Stepping Stone
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stepping Stone

7737 Skolout StSan Antonio, TX 78227
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Villa Nueva
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Nueva

1880 Horal StSan Antonio, TX 78227
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Casablanca
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casablanca

2307 Pinn RdSan Antonio, TX 78227
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2305 Pinn Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2305 Pinn Rd

2305 Pinn RdSan Antonio, TX 78227
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Stablewood Farms
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stablewood Farms

8301 Lake VisSan Antonio, TX 78227
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Rainbow Hills, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rainbow Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Rainbow Hills area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Westlake Villas priced from $627. The Maxwell has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Rainbow Hills apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westlake VillasA11BR,1BA$627
The MaxwellThe Reilly1BR,1BA$695
Western Hills1X11BR,1BA$730
Villa NuevaA11BR,1BA$740
Hacienda Apartments1st MONTH FREE!!1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainbow Hills, TX

As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rainbow Hills area is the $1.28 price per square foot B1 Model at Prose Westover Hills in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $1,505. The second greatest value Rainbow Hills apartment is the B1-Second Floor Model at Oaks of Westlakes Apartments starting at $999 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rainbow Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prose Westover HillsB12BR,2BA$1.28
Oaks of Westlakes ApartmentsB1-Second Floor2BR,2BA$1.03
Camino Creek#22BR,1BA$1.16
Castleridge2Bdrm/1 bath All Bills Paid2BR,1BA$1.16
Medio Springs Ranch1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.23
Swaying OaksB12BR,1BA$1.33
Cable RanchOne Bedroom / One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Westlake VillasA41BR,1BA$1.40
The MaxwellThe Marie - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.33
Hacienda Apartments1st MONTH FREE!!1BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rainbow Hills, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #248

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Rainbow Hills Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rainbow Hills Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rainbow Hills?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rainbow Hills is at Melissa Ranch Apartments listed at $1,090.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rainbow Hills Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rainbow Hills Apartment is $627 at Westlake Villas.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rainbow Hills Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rainbow Hills is starting from $912 at Western Hills.

What is the most affordable Rainbow Hills Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Rainbow Hills Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Western Hills and starts from $1,081.

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