Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mesa Oaks Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (44 Rentals)

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property at 400 Pfeil St

$1,275

3 Bedroom Rentals

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400 Pfeil St

SchertzTX78154
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Liberty Pass
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Pass

17321 Lookout RdSelma, TX 78154
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Live Oak
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak

301 Schertz PkySchertz, TX 78154
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Randolph Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Randolph Plaza

1009 Pat Booker RdUniversal City, TX 78148
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Aviation Place Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aviation Place Apartments

402 E Aviation BlvdUniversal City, TX 78148
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The Colony
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Colony

330 Kitty Hawk RdUniversal City, TX 78148

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Garden Oaks Apatments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Oaks Apatments

2129 Pat Booker RdUniversal City, TX 78148
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102 River Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

102 River Rd

102 River RdSchertz, TX 78154
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Peppermill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peppermill

2125 Universal City BlvdUniversal City, TX 78148
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Rio Vista Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rio Vista Apartments

1116 Fm 78Schertz, TX 78154
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Gold Talon
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gold Talon

149 Village GrnUniversal City, TX 78148
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Arbour Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbour Oaks

135 Villa DrUniversal City, TX 78148
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The Palmera
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Palmera

501 FM 3009Schertz, TX 78154

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property at 518 Dukeway Dr

$1,000 - $1,025

2 Bedroom Rentals

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518 Dukeway Dr

Universal CityTX78148
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Windy Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windy Meadows

381 Meadow View DrSchertz, TX 78154

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Mesa Oaks, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mesa Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mesa Oaks area of San Antonio, TX is a Studio unit found at The Colony priced from $682. Robinson Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Mesa Oaks apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ColonyE2Studio,1BA$682
Robinson Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$749
Peppermill1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Peaks at Universal CityA11BR,1BA$800
Gold TalonS1Studio,1BA$815
SagebrushA11BR,1BA$815
Val Verde Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$849
Sycamore Creek Apartments1x11BR,1BA$940
Sunrise CanyonA11BR,1BA$944
Legacy Oaks ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa Oaks, TX

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mesa Oaks area is the $1.29 price per square foot C1 Model at Retreat at Chelsea Park in the in the Mesa Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,694. The second greatest value Mesa Oaks apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Peppermill starting at $1,075 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Mesa Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mesa Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Retreat at Chelsea ParkC13BR,2BA$1.29
Peppermill2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.18
SagebrushA21BR,1BA$1.55
Sunrise CanyonA11BR,1BA$1.42
Trophy OakA11BR,1BA$1.69
Robinson Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.17
Val Verde Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.42
The Grand at Oak GroveE-1 StudioStudio ,1BA$1.73
Grand at CiboloS1Studio ,1BA$1.71
Peaks at Universal CityA11BR,1BA$1.49

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Antonio

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mesa Oaks, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #294

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 compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northeast San Antonio. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mesa Oaks Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mesa Oaks?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mesa Oaks is at The Colony listed at $682.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mesa Oaks Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mesa Oaks Apartment is $749 at Robinson Manor Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mesa Oaks Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mesa Oaks is starting from $849 at Robinson Manor Apartments.

What is the most affordable Mesa Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mesa Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Robinson Manor Apartments and starts from $1,095.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Texas Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in San Antonio

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I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. Welcome to San Antone', the smallest big city in Texas. San Antonio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

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Hi, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert and your guide to places to live around San Antonio colleges and universities. San Antonio, Texas, is one of the most dynamic cities in the Southwest.

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Hello, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio has always been a major part of my life. I'm glad to share my thoughts with you.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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