Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shadow Mist Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $300 (25 Rentals)

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Diamond Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Diamond Ridge

5235 Glen Ridge DrSan Antonio, TX 78229
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villas de Sendero

8841 Timber PathSan Antonio, TX 78250
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Lodge at Timberhill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lodge at Timberhill

5544 TimberhillSan Antonio, TX 78238
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5940 Danny Kaye DrSan Antonio, TX 78240

Shadow Mist, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shadow Mist Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shadow Mist area of San Antonio, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Vista at Reed priced from $295. Amber Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $645. Here are the most affordable Shadow Mist apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista at ReedB22BR,2BA$295
Amber HillStudioStudio,1BA$645
Stoneybrook Apartments & TownhomesStudio 1 Bath 450 SqFt (400 Net)Studio,1BA$683
Silver Oaks ApartmentsE1 - Bay Window1BR,1BA$689
Doral Club ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$691

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shadow Mist, TX

As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shadow Mist area is the $1.17 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Amber Hill in the in the Shadow Mist neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Shadow Mist apartment is the B3TH Model at The Alto starting at $1,300 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Shadow Mist neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shadow Mist apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Amber Hill3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.17
The AltoB3TH2BR,2.5BA$1.13
Vista at ReedB22BR,2BA$0.34
Hilltop Oaks2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Aspire RoxburyA111BR,1BA$1.25
Calypso ApartmentsB1 Premium2BR,1BA$1.14
Town View2 Bedroom 2 bath Upstairs Apartment with 710 Sq...2BR,2BA$1.20
Serenity Residences (Medical Center)A21BR,1BA$1.18
The Granite at Tuscany HillsThe Rialto1BR,1BA$1.21
Viva Max1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.25

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Shadow Mist, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #57

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including Shadow Mist, San Antonio, and the greater San Antonio area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shadow Mist Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Shadow Mist?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shadow Mist is under $749.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shadow Mist?

The cheapest apartment in Shadow Mist is Silver Oaks Apartments which is listed at $689, while the average apartment in Shadow Mist costs $31,811.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shadow Mist?

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 22 regular apartments in Shadow Mist 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 Shadow Mist?

Cheap apartments in Shadow Mist have an average cost of $225 which is $31,586 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shadow Mist.

Expert Rental Resources

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