Fort Sam Houston

San Antonio, TX

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Fort Sam Houston - San Antonio, TX

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A vibrant military community in the heart of Alamo City

Military Suburb Diverse Schools Parks Interstate Affordable Upscale

Fort Sam Houston is a huge Army base located a couple of miles northeast of Downtown San Antonio, and the surrounding community is a vibrant and diverse suburban community. Easy access to the base makes this area ideal for armed service personnel as well as civilian military employees and folks in support industries. Living around Fort Sam puts some of San Antonio’s best outdoor venues at your doorstep: Brackenridge Park and the San Antonio Botanical garden are just a few blocks east of the base, providing superb environments for enjoying sunny days, and numerous nearby golf courses provide lots of opportunities to hit the links. The rental market is huge, with the greatest variety of options found near the southwest corner of the base (closest to Downtown). Here’s you’ll find a wide selection of apartments, condos, single-family homes, and townhomes, ranging from the affordable to the upscale, allowing you to find the perfect accommodations for your unique lifestyle as well as your budget.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Fort Sam Houston is $833 for a studio, $842 for one bedroom, and $1,047 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Sam Houston has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 418 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $833/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 610 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $842/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 903 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,047/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

63

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

37

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

63

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • San Antonio Botanical Garden
  • Witte Museum
  • Brackenridge Park
  • James Park
  • San Antonio Zoo

Airports

  • San Antonio International

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