Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mesa Oaks Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (47 Rentals)

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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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The Colony
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Colony

330 Kitty Hawk 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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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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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 $659. 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 ColonyE1Studio,1BA$659
Robinson Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$749
Peppermill1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$795
Peaks at Universal CityA11BR,1BA$800
Gold TalonS1Studio,1BA$815
Val Verde Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$849
SagebrushA11BR,1BA$870
Legacy Oaks ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$930
Sycamore Creek Apartments1x11BR,1BA$960
Grand at CiboloS1Studio,1BA$961

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa Oaks, TX

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mesa Oaks area is the $1.42 price per square foot B3.2 Model at Retreat at Chelsea Park in the in the Mesa Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,715. The second greatest value Mesa Oaks apartment is the 2x1-916 Model at El Sereno starting at $1,223 with a $1.34 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 ParkB3.22BR,2BA$1.42
El Sereno2x1-9162BR,1BA$1.34
Peppermill2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.18
Us CiboloMission Trails1BR,1BA$1.60
Sunrise CanyonA11BR,1BA$1.65
Robinson Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.17
Val Verde Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.42
SagebrushA11BR,1BA$1.48
Peaks at Universal CityA11BR,1BA$1.49
The ColonyE2Studio ,1BA$1.67

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Mesa Oaks, San Antonio, TX

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

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2.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 $659.

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 $899 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.

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