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Affordable & Subsidized Apartments in San Antonio

Affordable & Subsidized Apartments in Texas

Affordable and subsidized apartments cover a range of programs designed to keep rent tied to a household's income rather than the open market. In San Antonio that includes public housing run through the San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA), privately owned Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties, project-based Section 8 buildings, and a smaller number of nonprofit-managed communities serving seniors, veterans, or people with disabilities. We've identified 31 properties and programs in this category, ranging from high-rise senior buildings downtown to family townhomes on the East and West Sides.

What this category actually covers

Unlike a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8 voucher), where you find your own apartment and take the voucher with you, most of the properties here have their own waitlists and set rents at a fixed percentage of your income or at a capped "affordable" rate tied to area median income (AMI). Some buildings mix both: a portion of units are tax-credit affordable and a portion are project-based Section 8. Eligibility usually depends on household size and income, and some properties add age or disability requirements on top of that.

What to look for before you apply

  • Income limits and unit mix: confirm your household income falls within the required range for the specific unit size you need, since limits shift by bedroom count and household size.
  • Waitlist status: some lists are closed for months or years at a time. Call directly rather than relying on a status shown online.
  • Condition and management: older tax-credit and public housing stock varies widely in upkeep. Ask about recent renovations, pest control history, and how maintenance requests are handled.
  • Location and services: proximity to bus lines, grocery stores, and clinics matters more here than in market-rate housing since many residents don't drive.
  • Lease terms and recertification: understand how often income is reverified and what documentation you'll need to keep your rent at the subsidized rate.

Our ranked guide to low-income housing programs in San Antonio scores each property on factors like responsiveness, unit condition, and how clearly they communicate waitlist and eligibility information, so you can narrow the list before making calls. Details on how we weigh those factors are on our methodology page.

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All affordable & subsidized apartments in San Antonio, ranked by score and relevance

We found 31 businesses offering affordable & subsidized apartments in San Antonio; 28 met the criteria for the scored directory. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is affordable & subsidized apartments, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist.

Alamo Residences at Spurs Lane
5.0(50)✓ Google-verified

Staff at Alamo Residences make leasing and moving easy, with residents naming Alyssa, Cristina, Dominic, Kiara, Erika, and John as especially responsive and caring. The complex itself is quiet, clean, and well-kept, with conveniently located amenities including a pool, fitness center, and grill that residents actively use. The property hosts regular community events like food truck visits and seasonal celebrations; maintenance work orders get handled quickly. Residents mention renewing leases partly because of how the management team treats them, and the location near the South Texas Medical Center area appeals to those balancing convenience with a peaceful home.

Bonito Parque Apartments
4.0(236)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Residents praise the speed and professionalism of maintenance, often resolved same-day or within minutes, alongside attentive leasing staff like Abigail who support tenants through move-in and after. Units are spacious and well-maintained, with grounds described as clean and pleasant, though detailed experience is limited to positive reviews in the available sample.

Vistas of Vance Jackson Apartments
3.9(415)✓ Google-verified

Residents consistently praise the maintenance team for quick, courteous responses to repairs. Staff members like Jose, Maria, Aden, and Elton are named repeatedly for professionalism and care. The grounds stay clean and safe, the pool and spacious layouts appeal to families and pet owners, and bilingual support makes residents feel at home. The operation runs smoothly from leasing tours through emergency plumbing fixes. Water heater repairs, maintenance efficiency, and staff follow-through are the standout experiences. Most residents feel treated like family rather than tenants, though the review pool is heavily five-star weighted and reflects primarily satisfied long-term residents.

The Inn at Westover Hills 55+ Senior Apartment Community
4.4(90)✓ Google-verified

Most seniors find this complex clean, welcoming, and well-staffed. Maintenance staff like Abel and Juan respond quickly to requests; leasing team members Rocio, Rodrigo, and Mary Jane handle paperwork with care. Recent complaint about application website captcha and older concerns about ADA accessibility warrant checking before applying.

Port Royal Apartment Homes
4.1(464)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Most residents praise the friendliness and professionalism of staff like Liz, Lori German, and Art, who handle move-ins smoothly and respond to maintenance requests with care. The affordable rents attract long-term tenants, but persistent pest control failures, uneven office attitudes, and delayed AC repairs frustrate others; one 16-year resident stays despite robberies and staffing shortages. Recent complaints center on ant infestations in building three, missed pest control appointments, and unpredictable maintenance speed. Some seniors report rude office encounters and recurring AC failures. Positive reviews cluster around leasing and maintenance staff by name, suggesting quality varies by person rather than policy.

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4.2(312)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Staff and maintenance earn strong loyalty here. Pam, Jessica, and technicians like Jay, Jose, and the two Jesus workers resolve tenant problems fast, often stepping beyond standard duties to help with housing stability. Recent management changes have lifted the experience for long-time residents. Yet persistent complaints surface: pest issues recur despite reimbursement, neighbor conflicts get blamed on tenants rather than mediated, and non-English speakers report feeling dismissed by office staff. A tenant on fixed income after a mice infestation felt caught between incomplete pest control and an unresponsive regional office, left asking for lease release instead of staying.

Tigoni Villas
4.5(59)✓ Google-verified

Residents consistently praise staff warmth and fast maintenance fixes, particularly Felipe and Diane, alongside clean apartments and welcoming neighbors. Long-term tenants highlight management availability; one incident of aggressive parking towing without warning raised serious trust concerns, though most reviews emphasize reliability and sense of home.

Marshall Meadows Apartment Homes
4.1(338)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

New residents report smooth move-ins and welcoming staff, but complaints escalate once people settle. Maintenance backlogs leave serious problems like mold, roaches, and AC failures unresolved for months; some long-term residents praise stability, while others feel trapped by unmet repair needs and health concerns. Staff conduct is inconsistent. Dee and Priscilla earn consistent praise for helpfulness and patience during leasing. Management becomes distant afterward, with some residents describing rudeness when asking for fee waivers or repairs. Foundation settling causes doors to stick and walls to crack, suggesting structural neglect beyond typical wear.

Palo Alto Apartment Homes
3.6(230)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Leasing staff, especially Stephanie, earn consistent praise for moving applicants into units quickly and without stress. Maintenance staff Mundo, Sam, and Edmundo respond to repair requests within hours or a day, though a small number of residents report difficulty getting chronic issues like clogged vents addressed after multiple service calls. The complex sits on South San Antonio near I-410 and I-35 with 2-4 bedroom units. Recent reviews note new staff and upgrades improving the community. Residents describe a peaceful living environment and friendly, attentive service throughout their stay.

Arroyo Seco Villas
4.1(181)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Five-star reviews emphasize a well-kept, quiet property with responsive maintenance and friendly office staff, especially Renee, Adrian, and Manny. One-star complaints center on manager conduct (described as rude and dismissive), confusing move-out charges that residents felt were unjustified or exaggerated, and persistent noise from neighbors and outside traffic despite reported sound insulation.

Palladium Crestway
4.1(40)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Palladium Crestway draws residents who value its clean apartments and community amenities, but many struggle with slow maintenance and administrative snags. Staff like Katie Smiley and Ira win consistent praise, yet critical repairs take weeks to months, and office coordination often breaks down when urgent maintenance requests are needed. The complex offers wheelchair-accessible units, a business center, fitness facilities, and pet-friendly options with a modest deposit structure. Residents note thin walls and ongoing noise complaints, plus occasional security concerns around package theft. For those prioritizing appearance and amenities over rapid response to maintenance, it works; for others, the gaps in service urgency have proven dealbreakers.

Lucero

#12Lucero

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3.5(166)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Residents consistently praise staff warmth and attentiveness during move-in and after settling in, naming Kristina, Stephanie, and Alexis as particularly helpful. Most feel safe and at home in spacious, quiet units; pricing is reported as reasonable. A smaller share flag concerns about maintenance or safety that the reviews do not detail clearly. The mixed 3.5-star rating reflects this split: 47% five-star reviews sit alongside 32% one/two-star ones.

Seven07 Lofts
3.9(154)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Five-star reviewers praise staff like Janie and Elise for professional, quick service, and highlight the gym, pool, and gated location. However, persistent complaints centre on roach infestation that management has failed to resolve despite repeated requests, dirty communal areas, and residents saying maintenance issues go unaddressed. Some residents have broken leases or moved out because of pest and cleanliness problems.

Nova Lofts

#14Nova Lofts

65
4.2(21)✓ Google-verified

Nova Lofts residents speak warmly of the leasing team Dylan and Klarissa, who guide applicants through the process with patience and phone support, plus maintenance staff Gabriel who responds quickly to repair requests and keeps the complex clean. Incoming inquiries struggle to reach the office by phone, and at least one visitor had a vehicle towed with a steep fee; office hours do not cover weekends.

Ascent Cresta Bella
3.8(336)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Half the reviews are five-star praise for the maintenance team, location, and welcoming office staff. The other half documents recurring operational failures: broken gates that let non-residents into the complex, understaffed pool management attracting outside crowds and harassment, cars broken into, parking chaos with no enforcement, and gaps between office systems that cost residents money. The community has appeal-scenery, size options, fitness amenities, fair rent-but governance failures undermine it. Named staff like Juan, Sarah, and Tyler earn consistent compliments for professionalism and same-day response. Yet multiple reviewers describe rude or unprepared office employees, and move-in inspections that miss dust, debris, and pest issues. Most tellingly, residents tolerate a week-long service lag and overlook security holes because when the maintenance crew finally arrives, they solve the problem well.

Masters Ranch
3.8(221)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Residents praise the spacious layouts and supportive front-line staff who organize food pantries and community events. However, serious issues recur: maintenance delays stretch weeks, office communication has deteriorated, and long-term residents report ongoing security concerns including vehicle theft, break-ins, and aggressive towing fees that hurt credit scores.

Costa Mirada
3.5(156)✓ Google-verified

The 3.5-star complex draws strong praise for its leasing team-Amy and Laura get consistent mention for patience and professionalism-and for the physical apartments themselves, which reviewers consistently call clean and attractive. The steep divide emerges in maintenance: some residents report smooth, problem-free stays, while others describe AC outages lasting weeks, pest control gaps, and staff who refuse callbacks or show up when no one is home. One detailed complaint includes emergency water outages with delayed notification and unleashed dogs on grounds that created safety concerns. What separates Costa Mirada from rivals is the front-office experience during move-in. Reviewers praise clear communication and genuine help with the application. The complications arise when something breaks or needs attention after occupancy: waiting periods stretch to two weeks, AC stops in summer heat, and the responsiveness that marked the start of the lease can flip to dismissive or hostile during complaints. Maintenance unpredictability and pest control gaps are the thorniest recurring issues across negative reviews.

Big Rock

#18Big Rock

58
3.5(51)✓ Google-verified

Residents credit a recent management overhaul for transforming Big Rock. The new team, especially leasing agent Ruby, has earned consistent praise for patience, approvals for difficult credit situations, and swift problem-solving. Remodeled units with new appliances and quiet neighborhood appeal to families. The shift has trade-offs: one tenant reported a significant rent raise when the new owner arrived. Limited storage and no pool disappoint some. Overall, those who have moved in recently describe a marked improvement from prior years, though pricing and unit layouts deserve scrutiny before signing.

Greenline North
3.0(88)✓ Google-verified

Greenline North draws strong loyalty from stable residents who praise quick maintenance, responsive staff like Gina, and family-friendly amenities. Yet the complex is plagued by serious structural problems: roach infestations residents say management ignored, a property manager accused of rudeness and confrontation, aggressive towing practices that affected guests and residents, deposit money not returned, and security gaps that left gates broken and cars broken into. Experience depends heavily on which staff member you encounter and how long you stay. Long-term residents report satisfaction with quiet living and upkeep. Newer residents and visitors encounter pest issues, management conflict, towing disputes, and financial disputes that cast doubt on accountability. The 3.0 rating reflects this divide: 44% five-star ratings sit against 48% one or two-star ratings, suggesting two different complexes depending on circumstances.

Gardens at San Juan Square
3.3(131)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Tenants report genuine helpfulness from specific staff members, particularly office staff and the newer maintenance supervisor, but this does not offset systematic failures. Chronic mold, water leaks, pest infestations, and work orders closed without completion persist for years in some units; common areas lack upkeep. Those who avoid maintenance trouble praise the place; those who encounter it describe a pattern of temporary patches instead of real fixes.

Lofts at Ventura
3.5(71)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

New management has drawn praise for friendliness and event programming, and recent residents commend clean units and fast application processing through staff like Jermarri. However, long-term tenants report systemic issues: office phones routinely unanswered, the pool closed for months or years, roaches and mold reappearing, and common areas like hallways and the fitness room visibly neglected. The gap between move-in experience and year-two reality is stark. Recent turnover in leadership appears to have improved resident events and office interactions, but maintenance problems persist despite new promises. Reviewers warn that the property looks polished on showings but deteriorates significantly once occupied, suggesting either staffing shortages in upkeep or a cycle of deferred repairs that overwhelms the maintenance team.

Residences at Salado
3.4(115)✓ Google-verified

Most recent tenants praise the leasing office for patience and clarity during sign-up, naming Joy, Indra, Michelle, and Valerie repeatedly. The property is improving, and staff genuinely help people navigate eligibility. Older complaints about management turnover, unannounced maintenance visits, missing belongings, water outages, and pest problems persist in some reviews, though recent five-star feedback dominates. Newer management appears more respectful and safety-conscious. Income verification can be a barrier even for those wanting to move in. Walk-ins get quick attention despite staff changes, and the leasing team works to make tenancy possible for qualified applicants.

The Park at Sutton Oaks
3.5(108)✓ Google-verified

Recent management changes have brought some relief, with newer office staff earning praise for answering questions, but the complex remains deeply divided. Long waits for repairs (two weeks to a month for AC issues), roach and pest problems despite spraying, difficulty reaching the office, and a drawn-out application process frustrate many residents. Units are spacious with good amenities like in-unit washer-dryer and pools, and some maintenance staff members go the extra mile, yet inconsistent service and reported safety issues across the property undermine the appeal.

Oak Forest Heights Apartments
4.0(7)✓ Google-verified

Residents value the safe surroundings and dedicated maintenance crew. The property permits smoking, which matters to those seeking non-smoking buildings.

Wurzbach Manor
2.8(41)✓ Google-verified

Recent reviews swing sharply between praise for current management and complaints about systemic maintenance failures. Newer five-star reviews highlight Erica's professionalism, cleanliness improvements, and responsive staff; older one-star reviews cite months-long outages of hot water, surprise water shutoffs, and neglect from remote ownership. The property appears to have undergone leadership changes that improved day-to-day management, but lingering concerns about infrastructure remain.

Casa de Amistad

#26Casa de Amistad

52 low data
4.6(9)✓ Google-verified

A long-term resident reports over a decade of trouble-free living and close friendships with neighbors, signaling a stable community environment.

Villa Rodriguez Apartments
3.1(129)

Long-term residents praise the quiet grounds, responsive maintenance, and welcoming staff, with multiple mentions of same-day repairs. Pest problems dominate negative reviews: residents report year-long roach and ant infestations, rat sightings, and unpredictable pest control service, raising health concerns for families.

Palladium Canyon Park
3.3(14)✓ Google-verifiedPublishes prices

Palladium Canyon Park attracts strong feelings. People who get through the application process praise the staff warmth, resort-style amenities, and spacious affordable units. Those still waiting report months of silence, vague "compliance" timelines, and frustration over non-refundable fees; several felt misled about unit availability and left mid-application.

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Common questions about affordable & subsidized apartments

How much do subsidized apartments in San Antonio cost?
Rent is typically set at 30% of the household's adjusted income for public housing and project-based Section 8 units, or at a fixed affordable rate (often 50-60% of area median income) for LIHTC properties. Some LIHTC units also charge flat below-market rents regardless of income, so ask each property how its rent is calculated.
How long is the waitlist for affordable apartments?
It varies a lot by property and unit size. Some senior buildings or one-bedroom units move relatively quickly, while family-sized units in popular areas can have waits of a year or more. Waitlists also open and close, so check directly with the property rather than assuming a list is always accepting applications.
What documents do I need to apply?
Most properties ask for proof of income (pay stubs, benefit letters, tax returns), photo ID, Social Security numbers for all household members, and rental history. Some also run background and credit checks, though criteria differ by program and property.
How do I know if a property is well managed?
Ask how quickly maintenance requests get addressed, request to see a sample unit if possible, and check whether the property has had recent renovations or known issues with pests or upkeep. Talking to current residents in the leasing office waiting area can also give a more honest picture than the tour alone.

Last updated 2026-08-21