The Legend
8797 Marbach Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78227
$865 - $1,500
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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Far West Side is $949 for a studio, $1,153 for one bedroom, $1,472 for two bedrooms, and $1,836 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Far West Side has decreased by -3.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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516 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$949/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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711 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,153/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,054 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,472/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,435 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,836/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Far West Side - San Antonio, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Far West Side - San Antonio, TX, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
20
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Far West Side - San Antonio, TX are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
50
/ 100
Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby
Wellness
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Far West Side - San Antonio, TX from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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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
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.