Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (84 Rentals)

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108 Westhill Pl

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Regency Grove Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Grove Apartments

1830 Bandera RdSan Antonio, TX 78228
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410 Heights
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

410 Heights

3222 NW Loop 410San Antonio, TX 78213
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Chateau Orleans
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Orleans

3737 Fredericksburg RdSan Antonio, TX 78201
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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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Villas De Santa Fe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas De Santa Fe

3601 Magic DrSan Antonio, TX 78229
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Hillcrest, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at Regency Grove Apartments priced from $525. Tigoni Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $560. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Regency Grove Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$525
Tigoni Villas3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$560
410 HeightsStudioStudio,1BA$595
The Mirabella Senior ApartmentsJasmine2BR,2BA$599
Station at Elm CreekStudioStudio,1BA$615
The Branch at Medical CenterE1-DStudio,1BA$637
Casa Del SolE1Studio,1BA$669
The Harrison Grant ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$679
Villas of Oak Creste1A1BR,1BA$690
Amber Hill1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, TX

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.09 price per square foot 2A Model at Songbird in the in the Maverick neighborhood starting from $1,285. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 1170 sq. ft. Model at Donaldson Villas starting at $800 with a $0.68 price per square foot in the Near Northwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Songbird2A2BR,2BA$1.09
Donaldson Villas1170 sq. ft.2BR,1.5BA$0.68
Tigoni Villas2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.83
Apartments 362 Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
615 Donaldson Ave, Unit 615615 Donaldson Ave2BR,1BA$1.03
Woodlawn Ranch ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.01
Villas De Santa Fe2B_2BA2BR,2BA$1.07
Woods of Brookhollow1BR/1BA 760 sf1BR,1BA$1.03
Altitude1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09
Alegria del Sol1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.08

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillcrest, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #40

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States, including San Antonio. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Hillcrest Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

35 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

45 / 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 Hillcrest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillcrest is under $695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?

The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Apartments 36 which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $1,397.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillcrest?

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 17 regular apartments in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest?

Cheap apartments in Hillcrest have an average cost of $371 which is $1,026 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.

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