Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission Del Lago Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $800 (4 Rentals)

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Mission Del Lago, San Antonio, TX Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission Del Lago, TX

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mission Del Lago area is the $1.17 price per square foot B1 Model at Southgate on Emerald in the in the South Side neighborhood starting from $1,116. The second greatest value Mission Del Lago apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Marshall Meadows Apartment Homes starting at $825 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the City South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission Del Lago apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southgate on EmeraldB12BR,1BA$1.17
Marshall Meadows Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Los Arcos at VidaA1BR,1BA$1.38
Villa EspadaA11BR,1BA$1.42

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Getting Around the Mission Del Lago Neighborhood in San Antonio, TX

Walk Score®

13 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission Del Lago Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission Del Lago?

The cheapest apartment in Mission Del Lago is Marshall Meadows Apartment Homes which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Mission Del Lago costs $1,644.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mission Del Lago?

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 44 regular apartments in Mission Del Lago 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 Mission Del Lago?

Cheap apartments in Mission Del Lago have an average cost of $652 which is $992 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mission Del Lago.

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