Where to Buy

The top San Antonio neighborhoods to buy or rent a home right now

Southtown is a neighborhood to consider if you're looking for a new home.

San Antonio is a thriving metropolis with developing neighborhoods that can adhere to almost any house hunters’ preference, whether that be family-oriented, millennial, or professional-minded must-haves.

Check out the following three dynamic neighborhoods in San Antonio with amenities that cater to these groups, whether you're buying your dream home or plan on renting a while longer.

Downtown
Those new to the area may be inclined to live downtown, where the San Antonio River Walk, the Alamo, Tower of the Americas, and Majestic Theatre live, among other impressive sites. Tourist attractions aside, Maverick Park, Columbus Park, Milam Park, and Hemisfair are all downtown, offering green spaces, sports courts, and exercise facilities.

Downtown San Antonio homes are steep, with an average list price of $1.34 million, but keep in mind, averages can be offset by high-end condo sales or few sales periods. Alternatively, the median rent is $1,650 if you’re not looking to invest right away. Most downtown residents tend to be single professionals with a median age of 40, and 86 percent of residents are unmarried. Only 5 percent of people living in downtown San Antonio own their home.

King William/Southtown
King William/Southtown is home to Roosevelt Park, a city park with a basketball court, community center, and swimming pool, which is perfect for the hot San Antonio summer days ahead. Given King William/Southtown’s proximity to downtown, it’s not difficult to access the many amenities the urban core offers, including gyms and local eateries just north of this bustling neighborhood.

The average price for homes in King William/Southtown is $360,000, making it a more affordable option than the downtown area by far. However, apartments in King William and Southtown San Antonio are slightly more expensive, at a median of $2,275 per month. While 46 percent of residents are single, the area is widely recognized as a millennial hot spot with a median age of 36. A little less than half of residents are homeowners.

Tobin Hill
Tobin Hill borders the Breckenridge Park Golf Course, which is perfect for individuals seeking socially minded exercise activities. The neighborhood is close to San Pedro Spring Park (complete with a spring-fed pool, playgrounds, and gardens) and Crockett Park, both perfect places to take the kids on a late spring afternoon.

Families searching in the midrange budget in San Antonio might consider looking for home here. The average list price is $691,434 with a median rent of $1,375 per month. A little over half of residents are single, but the median age is 41, making this neighborhood largely attractive for young families. Schools in Tobin Hill are ranked highly, with eight elementary schools scoring 10 out of 10 on GreatSchools. The Young Women’s Leadership Academy scores a perfect ranking for both middle and high school categories, while Bush Middle School and Health Careers High School score a 9 out of 10.

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Take A Walk

New multifamily community opens near Stone Oak restaurants and shopping

Rendering courtesy of Greyson Luxury Living

The new community offers 291 units.

A new multifamily community is now open to prospective residents in San Antonio. Greyson Luxury Living comprises 291 units at 1734 N. Loop 1604 West, with a focus on lifestyle amenities. But the location will be the main draw for many.

Apartment floor plans range from one to three bedrooms, starting at $1,317 for one bedroom and one bathroom, and working up to a base price of $2,611 for three bedrooms and two baths. The community's pet policy according to the website is: "We welcome all your furry friends at Greyson."

Residents will get reserved parking and a garage with EV charging stations, but it might not always be necessary to hop in the car. The apartments are directly adjacent to restaurants like Cover 3, Eddie V's Prime Seafood, and Blü Prime Steakhouse — not exactly everyday eats, but there's tons more at the Vineyard Shopping Center and the Stone Oak neighborhood's Blanco Market Shopping Center across the highway.

In addition to restaurants, the community is less than a five-minute drive from H-E-B Plus, Whole Foods Market, Target, fashion and furniture stores, and multiple fitness studios like StretchLab and LA Fitness.

A press release promises wood-style flooring, quartz and granite countertops, and ceramic tile backsplash. On the more utilitarian side, it offers single-basin sinks, kitchen islands, "spacious" pantries, a stainless-steel Energy Star appliance package, and washer and dryer connections. (Images shared by the complex so far appear to be more illustrative of the desired vibe than the actual space.)

Every floor plan also shows a private patio or balcony. The most expensive floor plan — the three-by-two — has a wraparound outdoor space.

For shared spaces, a resort-style pool with a tanning shelf (a very shallow area for placing lounge chairs) and bike storage encourage residents to get outside, and a dog wash station makes it easy to leave dirt and hair outside of apartments. There's also a fitness center, a clubhouse with wi-fi, elevators, and concierge services.

“We developed Greyson as a luxury multifamily community aimed to fit any type of lifestyle, and we are grateful for all of our partners that helped bring this project to life,” says Ed Garahan, partner and CEO at Carbon Companies, the development firm heading the project.

Carbon Companies also sold the Addison Medical Center Apartments, Ventura Ridge, Triomphe Apartments, and Pecan Springs Luxury Apartment Homes, with more in the works in San Antonio.

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