University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

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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 April 2025, the average apartment rent in San Antonio, TX is $906 for a studio, $1,099 for one bedroom, $1,403 for two bedrooms, and $1,806 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Antonio has decreased by -2.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $906/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 694 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,099/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,024 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,403/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,346 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,806/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

49

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.

30

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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.

Schools

Wilderness Oak Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

671 Students

10
out of 10

Aue Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

576 Students

10
out of 10

Roan Forest Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

861 Students

9
out of 10

Stone Oak Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

849 Students

9
out of 10

Encino Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

695 Students

9
out of 10

Lopez Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,361 Students

10
out of 10

Robert G Cole Middle/High School

Public

Grades 6-12

777 Students

9
out of 10

Pieper Ranch Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,583 Students

8
out of 10

Bernal Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,495 Students

8
out of 10

Hill Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,044 Students

8
out of 10

Robert G Cole Middle/High School

Public

Grades 6-12

777 Students

9
out of 10

International School Of America

Public

Grades 9-12

485 Students

9
out of 10

Reagan High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,397 Students

8
out of 10

Johnson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,202 Students

8
out of 10

Brandeis High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,777 Students

8
out of 10

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 2025.