Apartments for rent in San Antonio, TX

Getting to know San Antonio, TX

This picturesque city set in the Texas hills is alive with multicultural influences. The vibrant city of 1.4 million residents juxtaposes its rich history with ultra-modern living full of varied activities and cultural flavor. There are many apartments in San Antonio, TX, waiting for new people to add their own particular essence to the city.

San Antonio Attractions

San Antonio is thriving and has more visitors each year than any other city in Texas. They come to experience the culture, art, music and history of San Antonio. The Alamo is on every itinerary, but if you come during Fiesta San Antonio, you can experience cultural celebrations of food, music and dance. Enjoy the parades and fashion, but make time to take the kids to SeaWorld or Six Flags for amusement park fun. The city's professional and college sports teams round out the wide selection of activities.

San Antonio Apartments and Neighborhoods

San Antonio offers numerous distinct neighborhoods, including well-established, family-oriented communities like King William and Alamo Heights. Young professionals looking to be near the bustle of downtown are drawn to the new apartment complexes and condominiums in the Pearl Brewery District and Mahncke Park, a stone's throw of downtown. Those who want to live here and experience the rich life of the city can use Apartment Guide's website to find luxury apartments in San Antonio style, but if you're on a budget, there are plenty of affordable apartments in San Antonio as well.

Free Things to Do in San Antonio

San Antonio has a full complement of museums, gardens and art studios that add cultural flair. Here is our list of free fun things to do:

• Remember the Alamo: Located in downtown, the Alamo is a must-see in San Antonio. This is the spot where Texans held out against General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna for 13 days. Admission to the Alamo is free.
• Japanese Tea Garden (Jingu House): Walk amid the flowers at this garden that boasts a waterfall and a koi habitat with aquatic plants.
• Public Art San Antonio: Art sculptures and murals are scattered throughout the city as part of Public Art San Antonio. Pick up a map to see how many you can spot.
• Paseo del Rio or River Walk: Attend an event along the San Antonio River at this popular gathering spot, dotted with restaurants, shops and places to just sit and relax.
• Market Square: Experience the energy of this three-block outdoor plaza, filled with restaurants, shops and produce stands, and also the site of numerous Hispanic festivals.

Spectator Sports in San Antonio

Avid sports fans can get their fill of live sporting action; San Antonio is home to several professional and minor league teams, including the San Antonio Spurs basketball team and the AHL's Rampage hockey team, both of which play at the AT&T Center. If you love baseball, you can also catch the San Antonio Missions at Nelson Wolff Stadium, or spring for tickets to the big Alamo Bowl college football game.

For Families with Kids

Family fun abounds in San Antonio, from visiting Boo the Asian elephant at the San Antonio Zoo and riding the wild roller coasters at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. The city offers splash pads around town, great for cooling off in the summer. San Antonio also has a number of excellent schools spread out in 16 independent school districts, several that ranked on Niche.com's A-List, including Alamo Heights, Lakeland, Fort Sam Houston, North East and Northside districts.

Natural Beauty and Outdoor Living

San Antonio has campsites and cabins if you feel like roughing it a bit, or you can check in at one of the ranches and have a cowboy experience as you ride horses in the Texas hills. You'll find no shortage of resorts, golf courses and other outdoor activities to keep you active. If you enjoy rafting, hiking or hitting the trail on a horse or bike, San Antonio has plenty of spots for you. You can learn all about regional plants and take a gardening class at The Botanical Gardens or hop on a bicycle to tour the bike-friendly downtown. To escape the heat of the day, rent a water tube for a two- to six-hour float down the San Antonio River.

Dog-friendly San Antonio
Moving to San Antonio with your dog? The city's favorite may be Madison Square Dog Park in downtown. Tom Slick Park is another great option, complete with a pond for splashing around. At Phil Hardberger Dog Park, hit the trails or go off-leash for socialization.

San Antonio Getaways

Pack up the family for a day trip to Moody Gardens amusement park in Galveston, just four hours away or go dolphin sighting in Port Aransas, less than three hours away. You can also dig your toes into the sand on the beaches of Padre and South Padres Islands or head north to Dallas to browse the art galleries.