Known for its Spanish Colonial architecture, stellar weather and eclectic offering of culinary creations and entertainment, San Antonio is a great place to call home. It’s also one of the better spots in the country to be a pet parent.
With so many dedicated dog owners and cat lovers looking to call the Alamo City home, apartments have taken note and, as a result, implemented some pretty amazing pet-focused amenities to attract new renters. The apartments featured on this list all prioritize the comfort of your pet and the convenience of ownership for you through their unique amenities. Find your favorite place and fill out and application today. Your pet will thank you.
Sonterra Blue
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Sonterra Blue has one of the nicest on-site dog parks you’ll ever find. With red and blue agility equipment, soaring trees providing shade and benches all around to make monitoring your pup’s off-leash playtime easier than ever before, it’s no exaggeration to say that this on-site open green space is every apartment dog’s dream.
This 342-unit Stone Oak community welcomes cats and dogs and does not have weight or breed restrictions listed on its website. That said, be sure to check in with the leasing office before you take your tour as all pets are subject to management approval before move-in.
The Mark at Huebner Oaks
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The pet spa at The Mark at Huebner Oaks is spacious and undeniably well-equipped. With a deep stainless steel tub capable of comfortably accommodating any breed, a grooming table under a wall-mounted dryer and a bench conveniently located by the window so you can take a seat while your dog does its final shakes to get itself dry, this place makes the often cumbersome chore that is washing your dog as easy as possible.
In addition to the five-star pet spa, this 360-unit North San Antonio apartment complex also boasts an on-site gated dog park as well as a number of open green spaces that are perfect for a quick trip outside before work or at the end of a long day. The Mark at Huebner Oaks allows up to two pets per apartment. There are some breed restrictions, so be sure to reach out to management if you’re at all concerned about your pet’s eligibility.
Indigo
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The gated bark park at Indigo might be stocked with more play equipment than any other apartment dog park in the state. Lined with benches, equipped with plenty of pet waste stations and near-limitless opportunities for your pup to run, jump and explore, this is the perfect place to let your four-legged roommate to get some exercise after a long day inside.
In addition to the expansive and well-equipped on-site dog park, Indigo allows up to two pets per apartment with no breed or weight restrictions. If you’re making the move to San Antonio with multiple pets, there’s no doubt that this 396-unit North San Antonio community should sit atop your list.
The Haven at Westover Hills
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The Haven at Westover Hills has a stellar on-site dog park. With paved paths winding through meticulously manicured lawns leading the way to the gated bark park, this calming communal space for the pups is the perfect place to let your dog off the leash and let your mind wander while they get all their extra energy out. That’s what being a pet parent in an apartment is all about.
This 326-unit West San Antonio community allows cats and dogs. The complex caps the pets per apartment at two and, while no size or breed restrictions are listed on their website, the management team does have to approve every pet before moving in so be sure to check with them before you sign your lease.
Esperanza
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The outdoor pet spa at Esperanza features a deep stainless steel tub with a side entry door and an adjustable faucet. This area is intelligently designed to shade you from the sun and promote airflow while you wash your pet in comfort. With enough space to allow your pup to shake itself dry, this place is sure to keep the wet dog smell out of your apartment for good.
Located in West San Antonio, this 244-unit community allows cats and dogs and enforces a two-pet per apartment limit. There are some breed restrictions, however, these cases are handled situationally. Don’t hesitate to reach out to the leasing office before you take your tour if you’re at all concerned about the eligibility of your pets.
The Ranch at West End
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The Ranch at West End boasts an undeniably large dog park. Void of any agility equipment, this wide-open green space is perfect for dogs that love nothing more than running laps at full speed until they can’t anymore. Equipped with a picnic table, this is a great place to let your pup play off-leash while you unwind on your own or with your fellow pet parent neighbors.
This 248-unit Bexar County community welcomes cats and dogs upon approval only. Residents are allowed to house up to two pets per apartment. Anyone moving into The Ranch at West End should also expect to pay an extra $15 a month in pet rent, which is well below the industry average.
The Citadel at Westpointe
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The large, on-site dog park at The Citadel at Westpointe is ideal for dogs of all sizes, temperaments and styles of play. Lined with benches and high fences, this gated-in, open green space is great for letting your dog off the leash at the end of a long day. Get to know your neighbors while your dog does the same at this stellar on-site bark park.
This 282-unit West San Antonio apartment community welcomes cats and dogs with open arms and even a treat or two. There are no breed or weight restrictions, however, all pets are subject to management approval before move-in.
The Benton
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The on-site dog park at The Benton leaves nothing to be desired. Benefitting from a huge footprint, this expansive open space is full of tall trees, benches, pet waste stations and green grass. A true pet parent’s paradise, this area makes apartment life with an energetic dog easier than you thought possible.
This 246-unit Babcock North community welcomes cats and dogs with no breed, weight or size restrictions. The Benton allows up to two pets per apartment and charges a reasonable $20 a month in pet rent.
Legacy Flats Apartments
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Legacy Flats Apartments boats a stellar dog park equipped with ramps, tunnels, trees and rocks all atop a manicured lawn. Lined with benches and pet waste stations, this open area is intelligently designed to make off-leash playtime as convenient as possible for the residents of this upscale community.
Located northwest of the city center in Bridgwood, this 310-unit complex allows up to two pets per apartment home. They accept cats and dogs and review all pets for approval before moving in. If you have a breed traditionally referred to as “aggressive,” be sure to check in with the management team before signing your lease.
Rio at 1604 Apartments
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Rio at 1604 Apartments boasts a beautiful dog park equipped with agility hoops, a dog waste station and a covered bench area that makes it easy for residents to monitor their pups’ off-leash playtime while staying shielded from the harsh San Antonio sun. This is a great place to visit at the end of a long day and let your dog run free while you get to know the neighbors or enjoy a little peace and quiet on your own.
This Woodtone community allows up to two pets per apartment and caps the weight per pet at 60 pounds. Rio at 1604 Apartments welcomes cats and dogs and does enforce some breed restrictions. Be sure to talk with management before making the move if you are at all unsure about your pets’ eligibility.
Find a sweet setup for you and your pet in San Antonio
Whether you want a place to let your dog run around off-leash until it can’t anymore, somewhere with a five-star pet spa or anything in between, you have plenty of options all around San Antonio if you know where to look. Start your search with this list and pick a new place that’s perfect for you and your old friend today.
