San Antonio

San Antonio

San Antonio Facts

  • San Antonio is the second-largest city in Texas
  • The city is a melting pot of cultures, with a mix of Hispanic, African American and Anglo influences.
  • San Antonio is the seventh most populous city in the United States.
  • San Antonio has several major military bases located in the area
  • The city has a high homeownership rate, with over 60% of the population owning their own homes.

If you are looking for a place to live, our San Antonio city guide will help you choose from some of the great neighborhoods in this south-central Texas city. Located on the south end of Texas Hill country, San Antonio is a thriving, multicultural metropolis of 1.5+ million residents. The modern city of San Antonio was founded as “Villa de Bejar” by Spanish explorers on May 1, 1718. Prior to that, Native American tribes such as the Payaya Indians lived in the area. San Antonio today is a mix of cultures and people. Top universities in San Antonio include Texas A&M University – San Antonio, the University of Texas at San Antonio, St. Mary’s University and Trinity University. San Antonio is a transportation hub with the San Antonio International Airport. It’s just a few hours away from Houston and an hour and a half south of Austin. 

Want to find the best place to live in San Antonio in an ideal neighborhood? Whether you want an urban apartment or a townhome in a more suburban neighborhood, you can choose from many attractive apartments to rent in San Antonio.

Downtown

If you love living in an urban environment, Downtown San Antonio may just be the thing. You can find affordable studio apartments here as well as luxury apartments with wide balconies with great views of the city. It’s a great place for professionals and downtown workers who want to avoid traffic and a long commute. There are also many new apartment buildings in the hip Pearl Brewery District. Check out a local’s favorite, Hemisfair Park, built in 1968 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of San Antonio.

North San Antonio

North San Antonio isn’t just one neighborhood, it’s a collection of neighborhoods and suburbs north of the city. It’s also the location of the San Antonio International Airport, so frequent flyers may choose to live up here to be able to hop on a plane at moment’s notice. If you like amusement parks, you have your choice: Six Flags Fiesta Texas with amazing rollercoasters like the new Dr. Diabolical Cliffhanger rollercoaster with a 95-degree, beyond vertical drop launching in 2022, and Morgan’s Wonderland, the world’s first “ultra-accessible” theme park for guests of all ages and abilities.

Central City

If you want to be in the heart of the city of San Antonio, live in Central City. This is really the core of San Antonio, the main urban sprawl that includes many thriving neighborhoods and districts, such as Olmos Park, Loma Vista, Palm Heights, Fort Sam Houston, Central Los Angeles Heights, Donaldson Terrace, Avenida Guadalupe and of course Downtown and Midtown San Antonio. Some of the most well-established, respected communities are King William and Alamo Heights, but each community has its own flair and positives. For example, Beacon Hill is a neighborhood conservation district with a public art installations, a popular community garden, a neighborhood linear park and lots of cute cottages and bungalows. You’ll also be close to downtown attractions here, including the Witte Museum and San Antonio Museum of Art.

Far West Side

Less urban than areas close to the downtown core, the fast-growing Far West Side of San Antonio is a mix of smaller residential neighborhoods such as Meadow Village, Rainbow Hills, Pipers Meadow and “Far West Side” proper. Nearby Lackland Air Force Base makes the area attractive to military families. You will also find SeaWorld San Antonio here.

Stone Oak

Stone Oak, located in Far North Central, has many beautiful luxury apartments to choose from. The area is west of U.S. Route 281 and north of E. Charles William Anderson Loop (Texas State Highway 1604). You’ll find pet-friendly modern apartment complexes here with pristine swimming pools and great views of the Texas sunset.

West San Antonio

With many master-planned communities such as Northwest Crossing and Alamo Ranch, West San Antonio is a favorite for families. It’s an affordable area with lovely homes and amenities. You’ll also have access to nature, with Government Canyon State Natural Area close by in West San Antonio. If you want to be close to the city, and yet have access to the wide-open space and big skies of Texas, then West San Antonio may just be the place for you.

East Side

San Antonio’s East Side, aka Near East Side, extends past downtown to East San Antonio. You’ll find a mix of commercial and residential areas in the East Side, along with parks such as the Martin Luther King Park. You can also access the 82-mile Howard W. Peak Greenway Trail System via the Salado Creek Greenway.

River Walk

Running along the San Antonio River, River Walk is where people in San Antonio go to enjoy shops and restaurants along the river. You can take a boat ride or get up early to walk or run before the Texas heat and the crowds show up! With an apartment on or near River Walk, you can have an amazing urban lifestyle that is the envy of your friends. River Walk is also near tourist attractions as well as the venerable Alamo. It’s a fun and exciting place to live and work.

East San Antonio

The area denoted East San Antonio spans many neighborhoods in the east to northeast portion of greater San Antonio (beyond the East Side), including Windcrest, Park Village, Northeast Side, Woodlake, Brentfield, Meadowbrook and more. Many of these residential areas have nice apartment complexes with pools and amenities. Next to I-35/I-410 and intersected by I-10, East San Antonio is nearby the party town of New Braunfels and a hop and a skip from Austin, or three hours to Houston.

Far North Central

Like many large cities, San Antonio has its upscale suburban areas for successful professionals, well-off retirees and prosperous families…and perhaps a few luminaries. Far North Central has been home to celebrities, including the Desperate Housewives actress Eva Longoria and professional wrestler “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Far North Central contains several planned communities with luxury homes, including the Encino Park and Stone Oak neighborhoods. Rents here can range from $800 to $2,500 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.

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