Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Thunderbird Hills Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (44 Rentals)

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Townview Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Townview Place

4015 Callaghan RdSan Antonio, TX 78228
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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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The Hollows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hollows

7520 Pontranco RdSan Antonio, TX 78250
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Vivid
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vivid

2003 Oakhill RdSan Antonio, TX 78238
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Nueces Bend Senior Housing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nueces Bend Senior Housing

3503 Camino RealSan Antonio, TX 78238
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Vista Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Meadows

1100 Callaghan RdSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Lodge at Timberhill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lodge at Timberhill

5544 TimberhillSan Antonio, TX 78238
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Diamond Ridge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diamond Ridge

5235 Glen Ridge DrSan Antonio, TX 78229
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Wellington Estates
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Estates

6623 Callaghan RdSan Antonio, TX 78229

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The Finley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Finley

5650 Grissom RdSan Antonio, TX 78238
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Panorama
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Panorama

215 W Broadview DrSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Thunderbird Hills, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Thunderbird Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Thunderbird Hills area of San Antonio, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at The Mirabella Senior Apartments priced from $599. The Hollows has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $638. Here are the most affordable Thunderbird Hills apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Mirabella Senior ApartmentsJasmine2BR,2BA$599
The HollowsA1BR,1BA$638
Regency Grove ApartmentsEFF- PremiumStudio,1BA$650
Calypso ApartmentsA1 Premium1BR,1BA$673
Silver Oaks ApartmentsE1 - Bay Window1BR,1BA$689
Serenity Residences (Medical Center)A3 - PR1BR,1BA$690
Amber Hill1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695
Viva Max1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$749
VividA11BR,1BA$754
Liberty RidgeA11BR,1BA$779

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thunderbird Hills, TX

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Thunderbird Hills area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Tigoni Villas in the in the University Park neighborhood starting from $1,193. The second greatest value Thunderbird Hills apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Villas at Costa Brava starting at $1,243 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thunderbird Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tigoni Villas2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
Villas at Costa BravaThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.16
Hilltop Oaks2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.10
Avistar On The Hills2-1 Bdrm REHAB2BR,1BA$1.14
Valencia at MedicalOne Bedroom Reno1BR,1BA$1.22
Majestic RanchA11BR,1BA$1.22
The AltoA11BR,1BA$1.22
Pearl Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.15
The Connally Apartments1/1.001BR,1BA$1.21
Calypso ApartmentsB1 Premium2BR,1BA$1.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Thunderbird Hills, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #149

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for San Antonio, Texas. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Thunderbird Hills Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thunderbird Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Thunderbird Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Thunderbird Hills is under $779.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Thunderbird Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Thunderbird Hills is The Hollows which is listed at $638, while the average apartment in Thunderbird Hills costs $25,110.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Thunderbird Hills?

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 42 regular apartments in Thunderbird Hills 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 Thunderbird Hills?

Cheap apartments in Thunderbird Hills have an average cost of $215 which is $24,895 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Thunderbird Hills.

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