MELA
1507 Mission Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78210
$999 - $2,023 | Studio - 2 Beds
Located directly south of I-10 a few minutes from Downtown San Antonio, Thelka follows the San Antonio River south to roughly Sayers Avenue. The center of the neighborhood is home to the large Concepcion Park, a 21-acre park that offers a swimming pool, ball courts, and a playground. It is also home to Mission Concepcion Sports Complex, which provides basketball and volleyball courts. Riverside Golf Course rounds out the neighborhood’s ample greenspace.
Thelka is an established neighborhood with mature trees shading the streets. It offers smaller bungalows and ranch-style homes along sidewalks. While most of the neighborhood is residential, South Flores Street provides a variety of businesses, shops, and restaurants like the popular Silver Star Café and Rudy’s Seafood. The north part of the neighborhood, closer to the highway, contains a wide variety of shops and restaurants.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Thelka is $1,012 for a studio, $1,359 for one bedroom, and $1,799 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Thelka has increased by 6.8% in the past year.
Studio
530 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,012/month
Average Rent
1 BR
716 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,359/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,018 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,799/month
Average Rent
Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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