The Legend
8797 Marbach Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78227
$880 - $1,470
1-3 Beds
Far West Side
San Antonio, TX
Far West Side - San Antonio, TX Area Guide
A sprawling suburban expanse that edges into amazing natural beauty
Pastoral
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Suburban
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Outdoors
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Nature
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Peaceful
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The Far West Side is a broad area that encompasses a large portion of land that’s far less developed than the urban network within San Antonio’s perimeter roads. Renters in search of space and affordability in this Texas city will find endless options in the Far West Side. You’ll also be close to the amazing natural beauty that surrounds San Antonio. Government Canyon State Natural Area and the San Antonio Aquarium call the area home, providing an even mix of outdoor recreation and tourist hotspots.
Medina Lake is just to the west of this vast suburb, and the always-popular Six Flags Fiesta Texas sits just to the north. Renting an apartment in San Antonio’s Far West Side will show you a different side of the Alamo City, and the conveniences of Downtown San Antonio are just a few minutes away.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Far West Side is $948 for a studio, $1,162 for one bedroom, $1,447 for two bedrooms, and $1,856 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Far West Side has decreased by -3.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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516 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$948/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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711 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,162/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,051 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,447/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,433 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,856/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Far West Side - San Antonio, TX is for everyday living.
Car-Dependent
28
/ 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
5
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
30
/ 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Government Canyon State Natural Area
- Sea World San Antonio
- Cathedral Rock Nature Park
- Heritage Duck Pond Park
- Nani Falcone Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- San Antonio International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.