Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mesa Oaks Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (46 Rentals)

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property at 538 Dukeway Dr

$940

2 Bedroom Rentals

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538 Dukeway Dr

Universal CityTX78148

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property at 400 Pfeil St

$1,290

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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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Falcon Ridge South

402 E Aviation BlvdUniversal 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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The Colony
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Colony

330 Kitty Hawk RdUniversal 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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Peppermill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peppermill

2125 Universal City BlvdUniversal City, TX 78148
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Windy Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windy Meadows

381 Meadow View DrSchertz, TX 78154
property at 827 Horseshoe Trail

$1,395

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827 Horseshoe Trail

Universal CityTX78148

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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 1 Bed unit found at Live Oak priced from $600. The Colony has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $776. Here are the most affordable Mesa Oaks apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Live OakLive Oak1BR,1BA$600
The ColonyE1Studio,1BA$776
Rio Vista Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
Gold TalonS1Studio,1BA$815
Peaks at Universal CityA21BR,1BA$818
Robinson Manor Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$845
Val Verde Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$849
Sunrise CanyonA11BR,1BA$920
Peppermill2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$925
Sycamore Creek Apartments1x11BR,1BA$940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa Oaks, TX

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mesa Oaks area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Peppermill in the in the Mesa Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,025. The second greatest value Mesa Oaks apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Robinson Manor Apartments starting at $845 with a $0.97 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.
Peppermill2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.13
Robinson Manor Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.97
Peaks at Universal CityA31BR,1.5BA$1.32
Us CiboloMission Trails1BR,1BA$1.77
Retreat at Chelsea ParkA11BR,1BA$1.52
Sunrise CanyonA11BR,1BA$1.39
Trophy OakS1Studio ,1BA$1.70
Val Verde Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.42
SagebrushA11BR,1BA$1.61
Rio Vista Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.60

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Mesa Oaks, San Antonio, TX

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 $776.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mesa Oaks Apartment is $600 at Live Oak.

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 $700 at Live Oak.

What is the most affordable Mesa Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mesa Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Val Verde Apartments and starts from $1,300.

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