Inside this guide
- Apartments near 1604 and 281: 6 communities checked Oct 27, 2026
- Luxury apartments in Stone Oak: amenity comparison (checked Oct 27, 2026)
- Where is Stone Oak?
- Map: the Loop 1604 and US-281 interchange
- What is near 1604 and 281?
- Getting around from Stone Oak
- What should I compare between these apartments?
- Frequently asked questions
- Want help finding your Stone Oak apartment? It’s free.
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Quick answer: Stone Oak is the far-north San Antonio area around the Loop 1604 and US-281 interchange. The apartments closest to the interchange are Sonterra Blue and Dwell at Legacy on Sonterra Blvd; Encore 281, Cypress at Stone Oak and Hardy Oak sit a few miles north along US-281. Most are newer garden-style communities with pools, fitness centers and in-home washers and dryers. On Oct 27, 2026, four of the six communities we checked showed free-rent specials: 1 month free at Dwell at Legacy, Villas at Sonterra and Hardy Oak (select homes, ends Oct 31), and 4 weeks free at Encore 281 on select homes if you sign by Oct 31. Sonterra Blue and Cypress at Stone Oak listed preferred-employer savings instead (checked Oct 27, 2026).
Apartments near 1604 and 281: 6 communities checked Oct 27, 2026
| Building | Address | What the property site shows | Estimated typical range and specials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonterra Blue | 922 E Sonterra Blvd (78258) | One- to three-bedrooms with 9- and 10-foot ceilings; pool, spa, 24-hour fitness center | Ask for current pricing. Waived application and admin fees ($399 value) and $0 deposit through a preferred-employer program if you apply by Oct 31; ask the leasing office for eligibility (checked Oct 27, 2026) |
| Dwell at Legacy | 1810 E Sonterra Blvd (78259) | Studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments and townhomes off US-281 and Loop 1604; in-home washers and dryers, resort-style pool, bark park | Estimated typical range $958–$2,086; 1 month free plus an extra $250 off if you tour and apply the same day, restrictions apply, per its home page (checked Oct 27, 2026) |
| Encore 281 | 24442 US-281 N (78258) | One- to three-bedrooms, 739 to 1,227 sq ft; in-home washers and dryers, bark park | Ask for current pricing. 4 weeks free on select homes if you sign a lease by Oct 31, 2026, per its home page; preferred-employer savings may also apply, ask the leasing office for eligibility (checked Oct 27, 2026) |
| Cypress at Stone Oak | 24345 Wilderness Oak (78258) | Apartments and townhomes in north Stone Oak | Ask for current pricing. Waived application and admin fees ($499 value) and $0 deposit through a preferred-employer program if you apply by Oct 31; ask the leasing office for eligibility (checked Oct 27, 2026) |
| Hardy Oak | 23975 Hardy Oak Blvd (78260) | One- to three-bedrooms, 700 to 1,400+ sq ft; 9-foot ceilings, detached garages, controlled access | Estimated typical range $949–$1,459; 1 month free on select homes, ends Oct 31, per its home page (checked Oct 27, 2026) |
| Villas at Sonterra | 20211 Huebner Rd (78258) | One- to three-bedroom apartments in Stone Oak off Huebner Rd and Sonterra Blvd | Ask for current pricing. 1 month free plus $99 application and admin fees, per its home page (checked Oct 27, 2026) |
Sonterra Blue, Dwell at Legacy and Villas at Sonterra sit closest to the Loop 1604 and US-281 interchange. Encore 281, Cypress at Stone Oak and Hardy Oak are a few miles farther north along US-281. Estimated typical ranges are from our apartment database and cover a building’s layouts from smallest to largest; they are not live quotes. Prices not shown on a property’s site are left as “ask”; we don’t guess. For context, citywide San Antonio asking rent averaged $1,245 in Q3 2026, down 1.9% from a year earlier (Blue Collar Commercial Group, Q3 2026). For offers elsewhere in the city, see San Antonio apartment move-in specials this month.
Luxury apartments in Stone Oak: amenity comparison (checked Oct 27, 2026)
We compared five Stone Oak communities on the amenities and finishes their own websites list. Cypress at Stone Oak lists the most shared amenities (two pools, two fitness centers and two clubhouses); Hardy Oak and Sonterra Blue list the tallest ceilings (9 to 10 feet); and Hardy Oak is the only one of the five listing detached garages.
| Building | Homes and finishes | Shared amenities | Special as listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress at Stone Oak | Apartments and townhomes; one- to five-bedroom plans listed | Two resort-style pools, two fitness centers, two resident clubhouses, yoga studio, gated, golf course views | Waived application and admin fees ($499 value) and $0 deposit through a preferred-employer program (checked Oct 27, 2026) |
| Hardy Oak | One- to three-bedrooms, 700 to 1,400+ sq ft; 9-foot ceilings, wood-style flooring | 24-hour fitness center, resort-style pool, detached garages, controlled access, cyber café | 1 month free on select homes, ends Oct 31 (checked Oct 27, 2026) |
| Sonterra Blue | One- to three-bedrooms; 9- and 10-foot ceilings, European-style cabinetry | Pool with spa, 24-hour fitness center, dog park | Waived application and admin fees ($399 value) and $0 deposit through a preferred-employer program (checked Oct 27, 2026) |
| Dwell at Legacy | One- and two-bedroom apartments and townhomes; private yards in select homes | Resort-style pool, fitness center, turf dog park, clubhouse | 1 month free plus $250 off if you tour and apply the same day (checked Oct 27, 2026) |
| Encore 281 | One- to three-bedrooms, 739 to 1,227 sq ft; in-home washers and dryers | 24-hour fitness center, all-season pool with float deck, off-leash bark park, outdoor BBQ lounge | 4 weeks free on select homes if you sign by Oct 31, 2026 (checked Oct 27, 2026) |
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Where is Stone Oak?
Stone Oak sits on both sides of US-281 north of Loop 1604, centered on Stone Oak Pkwy, Sonterra Blvd and TPC Pkwy. Most apartments are on or just off Sonterra Blvd, Stone Oak Pkwy and US-281.
Map: the Loop 1604 and US-281 interchange
The interchange is the dividing line most people use for “Stone Oak.” Sonterra Blvd runs east–west just north of Loop 1604, and the communities above are spread along it and up US-281 toward Evans Rd and Borgfeld Rd.
What is near 1604 and 281?
- The Village at Stone Oak and the shopping centers along US-281 and Stone Oak Pkwy.
- Restaurants and grocery stores along Sonterra Blvd and Loop 1604.
- Phil Hardberger Park and Stone Oak Park for trails.
- Methodist Stone Oak Hospital off Sonterra Blvd.
Getting around from Stone Oak
US-281 runs south to the airport and downtown, and Loop 1604 connects east to I-35 (toward JBSA-Randolph) and west to I-10 and La Cantera. Transit service is limited, so most renters here drive. Commuting to a JBSA base? See our JBSA commute guide.
What should I compare between these apartments?
- Base rent versus the total monthly price with required fees.
- How a special is applied (weeks free spread over the lease or taken up front) and the minimum lease term it needs.
- Parking: garage, covered or surface, and any added cost.
- Pet fees, pet rent and any weight or breed rules.
- Your commute at the times you actually drive it.
Frequently asked questions
Which apartments are closest to Loop 1604 and US-281?
Sonterra Blue (922 E Sonterra Blvd) and Dwell at Legacy (1810 E Sonterra Blvd) are closest to the interchange, per their own websites. Villas at Sonterra (20211 Huebner Rd) is also near the interchange. Encore 281, Cypress at Stone Oak and Hardy Oak are a few miles north along US-281.
How much are apartments near 1604 and 281?
Our database shows estimated typical ranges of about $949 to $1,459 at Hardy Oak and $958 to $2,086 at Dwell at Legacy. These are estimates, not live quotes, so confirm with each leasing office. The other four don’t post pricing on their home pages.
What kind of apartments are in Stone Oak?
Mostly newer garden-style communities with pools, fitness centers and in-home washers and dryers. Dwell at Legacy and Cypress at Stone Oak also offer townhomes, and Hardy Oak has detached garages.
Are there move-in specials in Stone Oak right now?
Yes. On Oct 27, 2026, Dwell at Legacy showed 1 month free plus $250 off if you tour and apply the same day, Villas at Sonterra showed 1 month free plus $99 application and admin fees, Hardy Oak showed 1 month free on select homes through Oct 31, and Encore 281 showed 4 weeks free on select homes if you sign by Oct 31. Sonterra Blue and Cypress at Stone Oak listed preferred-employer savings; ask the leasing office for eligibility (checked Oct 27, 2026).
How do I get downtown from Stone Oak?
Take US-281 south; it runs straight to downtown and past the airport. Drive times change a lot with traffic, so test your commute at the hours you actually travel.
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