Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mesa Oaks Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (18 Rentals)

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Liberty Pass
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Pass

17321 Lookout RdSelma, TX 78154

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Arbour Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbour Oaks

135 Villa DrUniversal City, TX 78148
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Randolph Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Randolph Plaza

1009 Pat Booker RdUniversal City, TX 78148
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Live Oak
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Live Oak

301 Schertz PkySchertz, TX 78154
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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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Falcon Ridge South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Falcon Ridge South

402 E Aviation BlvdUniversal City, TX 78148
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102 River Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

102 River Rd

102 River RdSchertz, TX 78154

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The Colony
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Colony

330 Kitty Hawk RdUniversal City, TX 78148

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 1 Bed unit found at Falcon Ridge Apartments priced from $725. Robinson Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Mesa Oaks apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Falcon Ridge ApartmentsStudio A1BR,1BA$725
Robinson Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$799
Peppermill1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$865
Palisades Park ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$868
Aviator 1518A1BR,1BA$884

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa Oaks, TX

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mesa Oaks area is the $1.41 price per square foot B3 Model at Trophy Oak in the in the Mesa Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,580. The second greatest value Mesa Oaks apartment is the B1 Model at Gold Talon starting at $1,055 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Northeast Converse 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.
Trophy OakB32BR,2BA$1.41
Gold TalonB12BR,1BA$1.17
Windy Meadows3/13BR,1BA$1.11
Lookout HollowSecretariat1BR,1BA$1.55
Aviator 1518A1BR,1BA$1.26
Palisades Park ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.30
Peppermill1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Sunrise CanyonA11BR,1BA$1.66
The ColonyA21BR,1BA$1.64
Robinson Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mesa Oaks, San Antonio, TX

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

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3.5
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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 price of a cheap apartment in Mesa Oaks?

The cheapest apartment in Mesa Oaks is Falcon Ridge Apartments which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Mesa Oaks costs $2,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mesa Oaks?

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 9 regular apartments in Mesa Oaks 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 Mesa Oaks?

Cheap apartments in Mesa Oaks have an average cost of $334 which is $2,266 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mesa Oaks.

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