Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rainbow Hills Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (13 Rentals)

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Westwood Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood Plaza

2600 Westward DrSan Antonio, TX 78227
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Western Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Western Hills

500 Tomar DrSan Antonio, TX 78227

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stepping Stone

7737 Skolout StSan Antonio, TX 78227

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 Bronco Apartments priced from $575. Westlake Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $627. Here are the most affordable Rainbow Hills apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bronco ApartmentsSmall one bedroom upstairs1BR,1BA$575
Westlake VillasA11BR,1BA$627
Oaks of Westlakes ApartmentsA1-Second Floor1BR,1BA$699
Villa NuevaA11BR,1BA$795
2907-2911 Observation2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rainbow Hills, TX

As of November 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rainbow Hills area is the $1.50 price per square foot C1 Model at Dalian Monterrey Village in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $2,061. The second greatest value Rainbow Hills apartment is the 233 Model at Camino Creek starting at $1,479 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Far 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.
Dalian Monterrey VillageC13BR,2BA$1.50
Camino Creek2333BR,2BA$1.22
Prose Westover HillsB12BR,2BA$1.20
Dalian 151B12BR,1BA$1.37
Prose Vista WestA21BR,1BA$1.36
Medio Springs RanchA11BR,1BA$1.23
Westlake VillasA41BR,1BA$1.40
Oaks of Westlakes ApartmentsA1-First Floor1BR,1BA$1.18
VolarThe Lark1BR,1BA$1.57
Bronco ApartmentsLarge one bedroom downstairs office area1BR,1BA$1.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rainbow Hills, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #236

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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 Inn at Westover Hills 55+ listed at $1,237.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rainbow Hills Apartment is $575 at Bronco Apartments.

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 $800 at 2907-2911 Observation.

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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