Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunshine Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $600 (11 Rentals)

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The Ascent Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ascent Apartments

1150 Babcock RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Sunshine, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunshine Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunshine area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at Regency Grove Apartments priced from $650. The Harrison Grant Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $679. Here are the most affordable Sunshine apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency Grove ApartmentsEFF- DesignerStudio,1BA$650
The Harrison Grant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$679
AltitudeStudioStudio,1BA$695
Calypso ApartmentsA1 Premium1BR,1BA$699
The Ascent Apartmentsefficiency1BR,1BA$705

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunshine, TX

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunshine area is the $0.90 price per square foot H Model at Lawnwood Apartments in the in the Near Northwest neighborhood starting from $905. The second greatest value Sunshine apartment is the 1 Bedroom One Bathroom Model at Apartments 36 starting at $799 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Near Northwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunshine apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lawnwood ApartmentsH3BR,1BA$0.90
Apartments 361 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.01
Majestic RanchA11BR,1BA$1.22
Calypso ApartmentsB1 Premium2BR,1BA$1.25
Alegria del Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08
Snowden Living1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Amber HillStudioStudio ,1BA$1.41
The Ascent Apartments1 bdrm1BR,1BA$1.82
AltitudeStudioStudio ,1BA$1.58
Regency Grove ApartmentsEFF- DesignerStudio ,1BA$1.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunshine, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #278

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Sunshine Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunshine Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sunshine?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunshine is under $930.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunshine?

The cheapest apartment in Sunshine is Calypso Apartments which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Sunshine costs $4,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunshine?

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 3 regular apartments in Sunshine 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?

Cheap apartments in Sunshine have an average cost of $181 which is $4,019 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunshine.

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