Student Housing in San Antonio
San Antonio's vibrant student housing landscape offers the perfect blend of academic convenience and urban excitement. With 49 housing options strategically positioned near major institutions like St. Mary's University, UT Health Science Center, and San Antonio College, you're never far from campus. The city pulses with an unmistakable college-town energy, where students from diverse programs create a dynamic community that extends far beyond the classroom. The Southtown Arts District, River Walk, and Pearl Brewery District are just minutes away, offering endless dining, shopping, and entertainment options that cater to student budgets and tastes. Whether you're craving authentic Tex-Mex, trendy cafes, or weekend nightlife, San Antonio delivers. Public transportation is readily accessible, making car ownership optional and freeing up your finances for what matters. Student housing here isn't just about finding a room—it's about joining a thriving community where affordability meets lifestyle. You'll find modern amenities, supportive neighborhoods, and the kind of atmosphere where making friends and memories happens naturally. San Antonio welcomes students with open arms and genuinely affordable living options that let you focus on your education and enjoy your college years.
Housing Overview
- Location
- San Antonio, TX
- Properties
- 24 listed
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What to Know About San Antonio
Key highlights for students considering San Antonio
49 student housing options near campus offer variety and choice
Five universities in one city create a vibrant student community
San Antonio's diverse food scene offers affordable student dining
River Walk entertainment district provides accessible nightlife
Public transit and walkable neighborhoods ease student commuting
Texas cost of living keeps housing and expenses student-friendly
Student Life in San Antonio
# Student Life in San Antonio San Antonio welcomes students with open arms, offering a vibrant blend of history, culture, and opportunity. The city's charm lies in its iconic River Walk, historic missions, and thriving arts scene—all accessible to students attending St. Mary's University, Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio College, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and The College of Health Care Professions-San Antonio. With 49 student housing options scattered throughout the city, finding comfortable accommodation is straightforward. Popular neighborhoods like Southtown and Beacon Hill offer affordability and walkability, while areas near the River Walk provide urban convenience. The job market is genuinely student-friendly. Retail, hospitality, and healthcare sectors consistently hire part-time workers, with excellent opportunities especially for health science students. Many employers actively recruit around campus areas. Socially, San Antonio never disappoints. Beyond the River Walk's restaurants and bars, students enjoy live music venues on South Congress, cultural festivals year-round, and the Pearl Brewery District's trendy shops and eateries. Fiesta San Antonio in April is unmissable—a beloved annual celebration attracting the entire community. Cost of living is remarkably reasonable compared to other college towns. Affordable tacos, budget-friendly housing, and free cultural events mean your money stretches further here. What truly distinguishes San Antonio is its deep cultural heritage. From Spanish colonial architecture to Native American history and vibrant Mexican-American traditions, the city feels authentic and enriching. Students don't just study here; they become part of a living, breathing cultural landscape that shapes their college experience meaningfully.
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Student Housing in San Antonio
The Archer
The Archer is a 376-unit apartment community located at 11600 Huebner Rd in San Antonio, TX, approximately 2.9 miles from Galen College of Nursing-San Antonio. Built in 1976, the property offers amenities including a fitness center, pool, on-site management, 24/7 maintenance, and pet-friendly policies. Units feature standard appliances such as dishwashers, microwaves, and garbage disposals, along with air conditioning and balcony patios.
La Scala Apartments
La Scala Apartments is a 388-unit apartment community located at 7226 Blanco Rd in San Antonio, approximately 4.4 miles from Trinity University. Built in 1967, the property offers amenities including a fitness center, pool, high-speed internet, 24/7 maintenance, and a business center. The community features both common areas such as a clubhouse and courtyard, and in-unit conveniences including air conditioning, dishwasher, and garbage disposal.
Blue Vine Apartments
Blue Vine Apartments is a 111-unit community located at 6900 N Vandiver in San Antonio, approximately 4.7 miles from San Antonio College. The property offers amenities including 24/7 maintenance, high-speed internet, laundry facilities, air conditioning, and heating. The community is smoke-free and features wheelchair-accessible units with walk-in closets.
The Bowie Apartments
The Bowie Apartments is a 56-unit residential community located at 223 Rainbow Dr in San Antonio, approximately 4.7 miles from San Antonio College. Built in 1970, the property offers amenities including 24/7 maintenance, air conditioning, heating, high-speed internet, full kitchens with dishwashers, laundry facilities, and outdoor spaces such as a courtyard, dog park, and garden.
Aberdeen Acres
Aberdeen Acres is a 38-unit apartment community located at 236 Deerwood Dr in San Antonio, approximately 4.9 miles from San Antonio College. Built in 1962, the community features a gated entrance, courtyard, and picnic area. Apartments include granite countertops, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and laundry facilities, with high-speed internet available.
Sola Apartments
Sola Apartments is a 90-unit apartment community located at 4443 Rittiman Rd in San Antonio, approximately 4.8 miles from Trinity University. Built in 1969, the property offers amenities including air conditioning, full kitchens with granite countertops and dishwashers, high-speed internet, laundry facilities, and gated community access. Units feature balcony patios, ceiling fans, and additional conveniences such as a courtyard, BBQ grill, and package lockers.
Hunter's Glen Apartments
Hunter's Glen Apartments is a 300-unit community located at 8715 Datapoint Dr in San Antonio, approximately 4.7 miles from St. Mary's University. Built in 1976, the property offers units equipped with full kitchens, air conditioning, heating, and in-unit amenities such as dishwashers, garbage disposals, and ceiling fans. The community features on-site management, 24/7 maintenance, laundry facilities, and a pool.
NOAH Apartments
NOAH Apartments is a 224-unit apartment community located at 384 Treeline Park in San Antonio, TX, approximately 4.3 miles from San Antonio College. Built in 1994, the property offers amenities including a fitness center, full kitchens with dishwashers, 24/7 maintenance, and a clubhouse with community lounge. Units feature air conditioning, ceiling fans, carpet, cable TV access, and controlled entry.
Villas at Babcock
Villas at Babcock is a student housing community located at 14333 Babcock Rd in San Antonio, TX, just 0.8 miles from The University of Texas at San Antonio. Units feature fully furnished layouts with dishwashers included.
The Quarter
The Quarter is a 46-unit apartment community located at 1779 Nacogdoches Rd in San Antonio, approximately 2.6 miles from the University of the Incarnate Word. Built in 1970, the property features in-unit washer/dryer, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, high-speed internet, and maintains a smoke-free environment.
La Silva
La Silva is a 319-unit apartment community located at 3903 Barrington St in San Antonio, approximately 9.9 miles from St. Mary's University. Built in 1964, the property offers amenities including fitness center, covered parking, dog park, clubhouse, high-speed internet, and hardwood floors in select units.
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Avistar in 09
Avistar is a 134-unit apartment community located at 6700 N Vandiver Rd in San Antonio, approximately 7.7 miles from St. Mary's University. Built in 1983, the property offers amenities including 24/7 maintenance, air conditioning, high-speed internet, a business center, gated access, and in-unit features such as dishwashers, garbage disposals, and balcony patios. Laundry facilities and cable TV service are also available on-site.
The Fredd Townhomes
The Fredd Townhomes is an apartment community located at 9109 Dartbrook Dr in San Antonio, approximately 5.3 miles from St. Mary's University. Built in 1973, the property offers 279 units with amenities including in-unit washer/dryer, air conditioning, fitness center, basketball court, hot tub, and high-speed internet.
Costa Biscaya
Costa Biscaya is an apartment community located at 5100 Eisenhauer Rd in San Antonio, TX, approximately 6.9 miles from St Philip's College. Built in 2005, the 250-unit community offers amenities including a fitness center, pool, clubhouse, business center, full kitchens, gated access, high-speed internet, and proximity to public transit.
Woodlawn Ranch Apartments
Parkside Apartments
Tuscany Park Apartments
Tuscany Park Apartments is a 391-unit community located at 1200 Patricia Dr in San Antonio, approximately 7 miles from St. Mary's University. Built in 1982, the property offers apartments with amenities including full kitchens, air conditioning, balcony patios, fitness center, business center, and laundry facilities. The gated community features controlled access and additional conveniences such as cable TV, dishwasher, garbage disposal, fireplace, ceiling fans, BBQ grill, and heating.
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The Quarry Alamo Heights
The Quarry Alamo Heights is a 306-unit apartment community located at 340 Treeline Park in San Antonio, TX, approximately 6.4 miles from St. Mary's University. Built in 1993, the property offers amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, business center, full kitchens with dishwashers, and 24/7 maintenance. Units feature air conditioning, balcony patios, carpet, ceiling fans, and cable TV access.
The Ellington
The Ellington is a 176-unit apartment community located at 5315 Gawain Dr in San Antonio, approximately 7.6 miles from St Philip's College. Built in 1984, the community offers in-unit washer dryer, high-speed internet, and a range of amenities including a pool, dog park, gated entry, and clubhouse. The property maintains smoke-free policies and provides both individual unit features like dishwashers and fireplaces, as well as shared facilities such as laundry rooms and picnic areas.
Oaks at La Cantera
Oaks at La Cantera is a 124-unit apartment community located at 15726 Chase Hill Blvd in San Antonio, TX, approximately 9.7 miles from Northwest Vista College. Built in 2002, the property offers amenities including a fitness center, pool, dog park, on-site management, and 24/7 maintenance. Units feature full kitchens with appliances, air conditioning, heating, and washer/dryer hookups, with laundry facilities also available on-site.
Avita Alamo Heights Apartments
Avita Alamo Heights Apartments is a 312-unit apartment community located at 327 W Sunset Rd in San Antonio, approximately 6.6 miles from St. Mary's University. Built in 2015, the community features amenities including a fitness center, game room, clubhouse, gated entry, dog park, bike storage, and units with full kitchens, granite countertops, and balcony patios. On-site services include 24/7 maintenance and air conditioning.
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