Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunshine Estates Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (70 Rentals)

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Donaldson Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Donaldson Villas

1315 Donaldson AveSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Chateau Orleans
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Orleans

3737 Fredericksburg RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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410 Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

410 Heights

3222 NW Loop 410San Antonio, TX 78213
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Station at Elm Creek
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Station at Elm Creek

5050 Fredericksburg RdSan Antonio, TX 78229

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The Park on Bandera
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Park on Bandera

2011 Bandera RdSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Gardenwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gardenwood Apartments

1352 GardinaSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Terrace House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace House

801 Gentleman RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Executive Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Apartments

158 De Chantle RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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La Risa Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Risa Apartments

800 Babcock RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Tuscan Villas
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Tuscan Villas

1803 W Gramercy PlSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Pepperidge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepperidge

1011 Vance Jackson RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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1400 North
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1400 North

1400 Gardina StSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Sunshine Estates, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunshine Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunshine Estates area of San Antonio, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at The Mirabella Senior Apartments priced from $599. 410 Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $623. Here are the most affordable Sunshine Estates apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mirabella Senior ApartmentsJasmine2BR,2BA$599
410 HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$623
Station at Elm CreekStudioStudio,1BA$625
Regency Grove ApartmentsEFF- DesignerStudio,1BA$650
The Harrison Grant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$679
AltitudeStudioStudio,1BA$695
Villas of Oak Creste1A1BR,1BA$699
Dakota San Antonio1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$703
The Ascent Apartmentsefficiency1BR,1BA$705
Alegria del Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunshine Estates, TX

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunshine Estates area is the $0.68 price per square foot 1170 sq. ft. Model at Donaldson Villas in the in the Near Northwest neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Sunshine Estates apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Vintage at Oak Hill 1543 Babcock Rd San Antonio starting at $1,250 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Jefferson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunshine Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
Vintage at Oak Hill 1543 Babcock Rd San Antonio2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Tigoni Villas2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
Lawnwood ApartmentsH3BR,1BA$0.90
Magnolia FlatsB12BR,1BA$1.14
Woodlawn Ranch ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.01
Apartments 361 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.01
Woods of Brookhollow1BR/1BA 760 sf1BR,1BA$1.03
Pearl Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.15
Alegria del Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08

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Sunshine Estates, San Antonio, TX

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas including Sunshine Estates, 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 searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunshine Estates Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sunshine Estates?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunshine Estates is under $725.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunshine Estates?

The cheapest apartment in Sunshine Estates is Villas of Oak Creste which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Sunshine Estates costs $2,127.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunshine Estates?

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 24 regular apartments in Sunshine Estates 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 Sunshine Estates?

Cheap apartments in Sunshine Estates have an average cost of $173 which is $1,954 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunshine Estates.

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