San Antonio is home to so many beautiful apartments, it’s hard to narrow down the choices. Sometimes coming up with a preferred amenities list helps, so you can automatically eliminate listings that don’t have a pool or even a cool rooftop hangout.
Aside from all the popular must-haves, as you look for a new place in San Antonio, don’t forget to consider the view. What you see out your window, from the courtyard or from anywhere else on the property can make a big difference.
To find the best view in San Antonio, start with this list of curated communities.
Cypress at Stone Oak
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Consisting of a series of apartment buildings, what’s nice about Cypress at Stone Oak is the view along the backside of the property. That short-clipped grass and sweeping green space, steps from your front door, can only mean one thing — you’re living on a golf course. With country club-inspired amenities to match, residents here enjoy a unique lifestyle thanks to the view and on-site amenities.
A little north of San Antonio sits Canyon Springs, an entire neighborhood centered around the golf course that also happens to be in your backyard. Set between rolling hills, the complex’s neighborhood-wide amenities include an Olympic-sized swimming pool and a park with tennis courts, a basketball court and a playground. You’ll get a real united feeling here as residents of all the communities come together in these large spaces for events and time outside.
Verandas at Alamo Ranch
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The green space is great at Verandas at Alamo Ranch for two reasons. First, it’s nice to have something alive and vibrant to look at from your balcony, no matter where you live. Second, it’s the perfect patch of usable space to take your indoor activities outside. Mostly an open space, with a few trees, this area allows you to have a picnic, play some games or even work for a little while under the shining Texas sun.
Within the cultural center of West San Antonio, you’ll find this community among some of the city’s major historical attractions and mixed in with pockets of Mexican and Tejano influence. Popular sights include the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower. Because it’s primarily an urban center, you’ll also find serene lakes with walking trails, picnic spots and nice landscaping to explore.
Celeste at La Cantera
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There are plenty of nice sights to soak up around Celeste La Cantera. You can sit in the covered lounge and look out onto the pool for a start. But what makes this property unique is the view of the outdoor fireplace. This giant brick feature is a site to behold: It’s absolutely massive. Grab a seat on the couch directly in front of it to enjoy some warmth or bring over some lunch and sit at any of the many tables for two peppered throughout the space.
Get in on the growing North San Antonio neighborhood and you’re in for a treat. Not only are there ample options for dining and shopping within walking distance of your front door, but the entire area is home to luxury golf courses and beautiful outdoor public spaces. Residents here benefit from a combination of function and fun since this area is home to a large portion of the city’s medical facilities as well as Six Flags and Friedrich Park.
The Mosaic
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No matter where you sit around the pool at The Mosaic, you’re in for a killer view. The crystal-blue waters start in the hot tub and spill out into the massive pool with its unique shape. Soak up some sun in a lounge chair or grab a seat under an umbrella. There’s even a little patio with additional chairs and couches to settle into. Directly behind the spa, you’ll find a well-equipped outdoor kitchen and fireplace so you never have to stop enjoying this great spot.
You’ll find this wonderful community in Westfort, within the heart of San Antonio. A diverse and cultural area, living in this urban center gives you walkable access to restaurants, music venues, museums, parks, shopping and even a golf course. Also part of this area, the Broadway Corridor is home to more than a few great spots to see some beautiful sights.
Sonterra Blue
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Oversized balcony? Yes, please. Being able to fit multiple pieces of patio furniture on a single apartment balcony is an amazing luxury, but when you also have a beautiful view, you’re set. At Sonterra Blue, you can get seating for at least six on your private balcony that looks out onto the lush landscape. Take a pause from your hectic day in this serene spot and just gaze out at the trees.
Situated within the posh Stone Oak neighborhood, you have to be okay with living a little further away from the bustle of the city to call this spot home. There’s plenty of high-end retail, entertainment and dining though, and it’s an easy commute to head closer to San Antonio for work.
The Addison Medical Center
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Take advantage of this great indoor-outdoor space at The Addison Medical Center. Not only can you look out over the tops of trees, homes and other buildings from this great vantage point, but it’s an ideal spot for hanging out. Watch a movie and enjoy the view or dine al fresco. With a partial roof over your head and ceiling fans adding to the natural breeze, this is a great area in any kind of weather.
The sky lounge is just the tip of the amenities you’ll find at this North San Antonio community. There’s also a resort-style pool and fitness center that’s open 24 hours. Another lounge sits at the bottom of the community in the courtyard and a full-time concierge is on staff to maintain a high level of luxury living.
The Ranch at West End
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A great green space is just on of the many of a long list of outdoor amenities at The Ranch at West End. This long patch of grass opens up into the picnic and grilling area, but that’s just the start of what you’ll find outside when you come home to this every day.
From beach volleyball to a basketball hoop, a children’s playground to an obstacle-stocked dog park, you won’t want to stay inside when you live here. Of course, there’s the pool too, with its in-water loungers and umbrella-covered tables.
Potranco Commons
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Finding a yoga studio with big windows and a serene view is the ultimate goal in apartment living. Settle onto your mat in the wood-paneled yoga studio at Potranco Commons and you’ve got a perfect view. Facing the large window, you look out onto the postcard-perfect vegetation outside. It’s just the right scenery to get you into a meditative mindset.
To ensure you’re within walking distance of shopping, dining and entertainment, consider calling Heritage South home. This great neighborhood is located to the west of the city, far enough out to fit into the suburb category. On the property, there’s plenty to keep you entertained, including a pool, a fitness gym, a billiards bar and a club room with a cozy fireplace.
The Reserve at Canyon Creek
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A pool that’s also a fountain — not your everyday sight when it comes to apartment hunting — but it’s what you’ll find at The Reserve at Canyon Creek. Take in the view of the colorful apartment buildings that make up this community, and then get up and close and personal with the most unique pool you may ever see. There’s an actual, tiered fountain right in the middle of it.
This North San Antonio apartment combines serenity with modernity for some real luxury living. The country club life inspired this gorgeous pool and surrounding area, but you’ll also find an amazing fitness center, green space and billiards room. There’s beautiful landscaping throughout, so you’ll always have a little bit of greenery to complement the bright oranges, yellows, blues and reds making up this community.
The Benton
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Live within what feels like your own private park at The Benton. For tranquil views of nature, complete with a winding walking path, this is what you want to see from your own home. The park area includes benches, grills and plenty of trees. Oversized windows in the apartments make it easy to take in this pastoral view even on days when you can’t go outside and get up close.
Set within the smaller Babcock North neighborhood, you may never want to leave The Benton once you arrive. The amenity game is strong here thanks to the resort-style pool with cabanas, state-of-the-art fitness center, picnic area with grills and nature running trail. You’ll also find a clubhouse, coffee and tea bar and conference room.
Make sure you have the best view in San Antonio
Apartment hunting can be fun, but also stressful. What helps is to know what you’re looking for before diving in. In San Antonio, the best thing to do is make a list of your must-haves.
While this should include the amenities that are most important, don’t discount having the right view. Whether you want to see the city skyline sparkle or trees wave in the wind, the best view in San Antonio is out there waiting for you. You just have to know where to look to find it.
