Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Estates Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $500 (78 Rentals)

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Oakland Estates, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakland Estates Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakland Estates area of San Antonio, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Windbury Apartments priced from $598. The Edge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $645. Here are the most affordable Oakland Estates apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Windbury ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$598
The Edge ApartmentsE1 - StudioStudio,1BA$645
The FrederickE1Studio,1BA$659
Sundance Apartment HomesA1- VLI1BR,1BA$660
Silver Creek ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$671
The ArcherA1Studio,1BA$675
Elevate at Huebner GroveA11BR,1BA$684
Oaks of Northgate Apartment HomesA2- VL/LI1BR,1BA$685
Spice CreekChili Pepper1BR,1BA$685
Valor Hill ApartmentsCStudio,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland Estates, TX

As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland Estates area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3x3 C TH Model at The Iris Apartments in the in the Oakland Estates neighborhood starting from $1,102. The second greatest value Oakland Estates apartment is the 3/2 Model at Spring Time Apartments starting at $795 with a $0.69 price per square foot in the Huebner neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland Estates apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Iris Apartments3x3 C TH3BR,3BA$0.70
Spring Time Apartments3/23BR,2BA$0.69
Hunter's Glen Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
Woods of Elm Creek2B2BR,2BA$1.14
Spice CreekCayenne Pepper2BR,2BA$0.93
Oaks of Northgate Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1.08
Plaza DeVilleMountain Laurel1BR,1BA$1.14
Elevate at Huebner GroveA21BR,1BA$1.20
City Crest ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.09
Windbury ApartmentsThe Ayers1BR,1BA$1.14

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oakland Estates, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #16

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Oakland Estates, San Antonio, and the greater San Antonio area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland Estates Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oakland Estates?

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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland Estates?

The cheapest apartment in Oakland Estates is Windbury Apartments which is listed at $598, while the average apartment in Oakland Estates costs $2,199.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakland Estates?

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 182 regular apartments in Oakland Estates 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 Oakland Estates?

Cheap apartments in Oakland Estates have an average cost of $824 which is $1,375 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland Estates.

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