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By Alexander Concepcion, Taco Street Locating. Buildings checked Oct 22, 2026 against each property’s own website. Estimated typical ranges come from our apartment database, not the property’s live pricing.
Quick answer: Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) has three main locations in different corners of the city, so where you rent depends on which gate you drive to. For JBSA-Lackland on the southwest side, look at the Westover Hills area off Military Dr W, TX-151 and Loop 1604. For JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, northeast of downtown, look at the Government Hill, Alamo Heights and Terrell Hills-area streets along I-35, Austin Hwy and Harry Wurzbach Rd. For JBSA-Randolph, northeast of the city, look at Universal City along Pat Booker Rd and Loop 1604. Below are ten buildings we checked on their own websites on Oct 22, 2026.
JBSA is the region’s largest employer, with 82,000+ direct jobs (Greater SATX, major employers).
The three JBSA locations and their main commute routes
| Location | Where it is | Main roads | Apartment areas in this guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| JBSA-Lackland | Southwest San Antonio | US-90, Loop 410, TX-151, Military Dr W, Loop 1604 | Westover Hills (78245), Loop 410 / Marbach Rd (78227) |
| JBSA-Fort Sam Houston | Northeast of downtown | I-35, Loop 410, Broadway, Austin Hwy, Harry Wurzbach Rd, N New Braunfels Ave | Government Hill (78208), Alamo Heights / Austin Hwy (78209), East Side near Salado Creek (78219) |
| JBSA-Randolph | Universal City, northeast of the city | Loop 1604, I-35, Pat Booker Rd, FM 78 | Universal City (78148) |
Drive times change a lot with traffic and gate lines, so test your route at the hours you actually travel before you sign.
Apartments near JBSA-Lackland
Most newer buildings near Lackland are west of the base in Westover Hills, between TX-151 and Loop 1604, where Military Dr W leads east to the base. Loma Vista is closer in, near the Loop 410 and US-90 interchange. For more options on the far west side, see our Alamo Ranch apartment guide.
| Building | Address | What the property site shows | Estimated typical range and specials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Ranch | 4500 Pue Rd (78245) | Newer community with studios to three-bedrooms plus one- and two-bedroom townhomes with attached garages; fitness center, resort-style pool | Estimated typical range $1,035–$2,100; 6 weeks free on select one- and two-bedrooms when you lease today, per its home page (checked Oct 22, 2026) |
| Citadel Urban | 503 Richland Hills Dr (78245) | Upscale apartments west of Loop 410 off Military Dr W; pet-friendly | Estimated typical range $1,194–$2,168; no special shown on its home page (checked Oct 22, 2026) |
| Loma Vista | 7220 Marbach Rd (78227) | Near Loop 410, TX-151 and US-90; pool, fitness center, picnic area with grills, on-site laundry facility | Estimated typical range $1,000–$1,165; ask about current specials (checked Oct 22, 2026) |
Apartments near JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
Fort Sam Houston borders Government Hill and Alamo Heights. Buildings here range from new mid-rise near the base and the Pearl to garden-style communities along Austin Hwy. Related guides: Alamo Heights apartments and apartments near the Pearl.
| Building | Address | What the property site shows | Estimated typical range and specials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences at Grayson Heights | 923 E Carson St (78208) | Across from Fort Sam Houston, per its site; studio to two-bedrooms, some with private front yards; garage parking with EV chargers, Sky Lounge, pool | Estimated typical range $1,183–$2,410; no special shown on its home page (checked Oct 22, 2026) |
| The Park at Sutton Oaks | 1010 Locke St (78208) | One- to four-bedrooms near I-35; covered parking, EV charging, bark park, pool, movie theater; smoke-free | Estimated typical range $980–$1,425; ask about current specials (checked Oct 22, 2026) |
| Republic at Alamo Heights | 1111 Austin Hwy (78209) | Studio to three-bedrooms, 602 to 1,276 sq ft; gated, in-unit washers and dryers, covered parking; furnished and short-term lease options | Estimated typical range $916–$1,749; no special shown on its home page (checked Oct 22, 2026) |
| Alcove at Alamo Heights | 6419 N Vandiver Rd (78209) | Garden-style community with 9-foot ceilings; pool with cabana, fitness center, resident lounge | Estimated typical range $1,340–$2,330; ask about current specials (checked Oct 22, 2026) |
| The Salado at Red Berry | 902 Gembler Rd (78219) | One- to three-bedrooms on the grounds of the historic Red Berry Mansion, next to the Salado Creek Trail | Estimated typical range $1,165–$1,640; no special shown on its home page (checked Oct 22, 2026) |
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Apartments near JBSA-Randolph
Randolph sits in Universal City. The closest apartments are along Loop 1604 and Pat Booker Rd, near The Forum shopping area, with I-35 a short drive east. If you split time between Randolph and the north side, our Stone Oak / 1604 and 281 guide covers communities farther west on Loop 1604.
| Building | Address | What the property site shows | Estimated typical range and specials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sagebrush | 11801 E Loop 1604 N, Universal City (78148) | Adjacent to Randolph, per its site; one- to three-bedrooms, about 500 to 1,100+ sq ft, in-unit washers and dryers, quartz counters, pet park | Estimated typical range $1,090–$1,630; ask about current specials (checked Oct 22, 2026) |
| The Grand at Oak Grove | 2280 Pat Booker Rd, Universal City (78148) | Newer studio to three-bedrooms off Pat Booker Rd with access to Loop 1604 and I-35; pool, fitness center | Estimated typical range $1,043–$1,838; no special shown on its home page (checked Oct 22, 2026) |
Estimated typical ranges are from our apartment database and cover each building’s layouts from smallest to largest; they are not live quotes. For context, citywide San Antonio asking rent averaged $1,245 in Q3 2026, down 1.9% from a year earlier (Blue Collar Commercial Group, Q3 2026), and 56.8% of properties advertised at least one free month in September 2026 (Apartment List). For this month’s offers, see San Antonio apartment move-in specials (checked Oct 22, 2026).
What to compare before you sign
- Your actual drive to the gate you use, at the times you drive it.
- Lease length and whether the property offers flexible or early-termination terms; ask each leasing office for its written policy.
- Base rent versus total monthly cost with required fees.
- How a special is applied (spread over the lease or taken up front) and its minimum lease term.
- Parking type and cost, and pet fees and rules.
Frequently asked questions
Which apartments are closest to JBSA-Fort Sam Houston?
Residences at Grayson Heights (923 E Carson St) says on its site that it sits across from Fort Sam Houston. The Park at Sutton Oaks, Republic at Alamo Heights, Alcove at Alamo Heights and The Salado at Red Berry are all within a few miles.
Which apartments are near JBSA-Lackland?
Melissa Ranch and Citadel Urban are west of the base off Military Dr W and Loop 1604 in the Westover Hills area, and Loma Vista is north of the base near Loop 410, TX-151 and US-90.
Which apartments are near JBSA-Randolph?
Sagebrush on E Loop 1604 N says on its site that it is adjacent to Randolph, and The Grand at Oak Grove is on Pat Booker Rd in Universal City.
How much are apartments near the JBSA bases?
Across the ten buildings in this guide, our database shows estimated typical ranges of about $916 to $2,410 a month, from studios to the largest layouts. These are estimates, not live quotes, so confirm with each leasing office.
Are there move-in specials near JBSA right now?
Melissa Ranch advertised 6 weeks free on select one- and two-bedrooms (checked Oct 22, 2026). Citywide, Apartment List found 56.8% of San Antonio properties advertising at least one free month in September 2026.
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