Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mesa Oaks Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $400 (25 Rentals)

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Liberty Pass
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Pass

17321 Lookout RdSelma, TX 78154

Mesa Oaks - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in San Antonio

Named as one of the Best Affordable Areas to rent in San Antonio by our San Antonio, TX Local Expert Rhonda R Fletcher. See how it ranks!

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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 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Colony

330 Kitty Hawk RdUniversal City, TX 78148

San Antonio's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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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 $700. Falcon Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Mesa Oaks apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Live OakLive Oak1BR,1BA$700
Falcon Ridge ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$725
Palisades Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$743
Robinson Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$799
Rio Vista Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mesa Oaks, TX

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mesa Oaks area is the $1.41 price per square foot Citation Model at Lookout Hollow in the in the Mesa Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,445. 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.
Lookout HollowCitation2BR,2BA$1.41
Gold TalonB12BR,1BA$1.17
Windy Meadows3/13BR,1BA$1.11
El Sereno1x1-6751BR,1BA$1.30
Peppermill1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.33
Sunrise CanyonA11BR,1BA$1.47
Robinson Manor Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25
Peaks at Universal CityA11BR,1BA$1.68
Palisades Park ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.49
Rio Vista Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mesa Oaks, San Antonio, TX

Ranked #229

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

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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 a cheap apartment in Mesa Oaks?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mesa Oaks is under $901.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mesa Oaks?

The cheapest apartment in Mesa Oaks is Live Oak which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Mesa Oaks costs $2,395.

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 2 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 $192 which is $2,203 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mesa Oaks.

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