Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Park Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (38 Rentals)

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3815 Ridgeline Dr

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Donaldson Villas
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Donaldson Villas

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

Chateau Orleans

3737 Fredericksburg RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Panorama
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Panorama

215 W Broadview DrSan Antonio, TX 78228
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Summer Rose Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Rose Place

3122 Culebra 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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Gardenwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Gardenwood Apartments

1352 GardinaSan 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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Oakbrook Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook Crossing

4011 Sherril Brook RdSan Antonio, TX 78228
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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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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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The Fleetwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Fleetwood Apartments

615 Vance Jackson RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Parque De Oro
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parque De Oro

134 Babcock RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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Lago Vista Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lago Vista Apartments

4243 W Commerce StSan Antonio, TX 78237
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University Park, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Park area of San Antonio, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Woodlawn Ranch Apartments priced from $569. Regency Grove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable University Park apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodlawn Ranch ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$569
Regency Grove ApartmentsEFF- DesignerStudio,1BA$650
The Ascent Apartmentsefficiency1BR,1BA$705
McMullen Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
Apartments Northwest1 bed\ 1 bath1BR,1BA$760
Apartments 361 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$790
Lawnwood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$790
LuceroUnit B2BR,2BA$799
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1BA$800
Las Villas De Leon ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60%2BR,2BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Park, TX

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Park 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 University Park apartment is the Three Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% Model at Las Villas De Leon Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
Las Villas De Leon ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom 60%3BR,2BA$0.99
Tigoni Villas2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.11
The Sorento ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.11
Apartments Northwest2 bedroom\ 2 bath2BR,1BA$1.07
McMullen Square Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.24
Lawnwood Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.88
Apartments 361 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$0.96
Woodlawn Ranch ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.12
623 Donaldson Ave, Unit Townhome623 Donaldson Ave1BR,1BA$1.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Park, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #291

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including University Park, San Antonio, and the greater San Antonio area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the University Park Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Park Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Park?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Park is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Park?

The cheapest apartment in University Park is Regency Grove Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in University Park costs $1,294.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Park?

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 27 regular apartments in University Park 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 University Park?

Cheap apartments in University Park have an average cost of $756 which is $538 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Park.

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