University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

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University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio - San Antonio, TX Area Guide

South Texas’ leader in healthcare research and education

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Since its establishment in 1959, UT Health San Antonio has been one of the leading medical research and education institutions in the region. A fixture in northwest San Antonio’s medical district, UTHSCSA utilizes the extensive resources of the South Texas Medical Center and to provide superb hands-on training. With a student-to-faculty ration of nearly one-to-one, the level of personalized attention for both patients and students is extraordinary. In addition to the educational opportunities, UTHSCSA is consistently ranked highly in the world for its clinical research capabilities. Living near UT Health San Antonio puts you in a mostly residential section of the city, with a few popular hangouts surrounding the medical district. The large San Antonio Medical Foundation Park and Oak Hills Country Club are both very close to the South Texas Medical Center, and provide great opportunities to get outside and enjoy some fresh air. The local restaurant scene includes a fair selection of international offerings, including a cluster of Mediterranean cafes on Babcock Road. There’s also no shortage of watering holes in the area—drop into Tonic Bar to catch a live band and a cocktail after hours. When searching for an apartment in the area, you’ll have a wealth of options to choose from; countless apartments, condos, and rental houses are available within walking distance of UTHSCSA with units to fit any taste or budget.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in San Antonio, TX is $909 for a studio, $1,073 for one bedroom, $1,370 for two bedrooms, and $1,807 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Antonio has decreased by -3.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 498 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $909/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 695 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,073/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,027 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,370/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,363 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,807/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

70 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

60 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Recreation

Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

40 / 100

Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Schools

Raba Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

596 Students

Aue Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

576 Students

Canyon Ridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

485 Students

Henderson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,034 Students

Bulverde Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,003 Students

BASIS San Antonio- Shavano Campus

Public

Grades 6-12

1,018 Students

Young Women's Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

528 Students

Pieper Ranch Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,583 Students

Lopez Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,361 Students

School of Science and Technology Northwest

Public

Grades PK-8

782 Students

BASIS San Antonio- Shavano Campus

Public

Grades 6-12

1,018 Students

Young Women's Leadership Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

528 Students

Robert G Cole Middle/High School

Public

Grades 6-12

777 Students

Travis Early College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

425 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Leon Vista Park and Greenway
  • Gorrell Park
  • Nani Falcone Park
  • Garza Park
  • Cathedral Rock Nature Park

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.