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Off-Campus Housing Near University of Texas at San Antonio
$700/unit
Fees may applyHigh View
$685/unit
Fees may applyLark San Antonio
$699/unit
Fees may applyVillas at Babcock
$650/unit
Fees may apply119 Adelaide Oaks
$675/unit
Fees may apply7222 Autumn Park
$699/unit
Fees may applyOnyx at Oslo
$650/unit
Fees may applyTopFloorView/UTSA/SixFlags
$695/unit
Fees may applyWestchase Apartments
About Off-Campus Housing Near University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One public research university serving about 34,000 students in northwest San Antonio near Loop 1604. UTSA offers more than 130 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across eight colleges. The campus sits close to major highways, making off-campus neighborhoods in the Medical Center and Westover Hills corridors popular choices for students seeking affordable apartments.
University of Texas at San Antonio Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
UTSA requires most first-year students with fewer than 30 credit hours to live in university-managed housing for their first academic year. Students who commute from a parent or legal guardian's home within a defined distance may apply for an exemption through the Department of Housing and Residence Life.
Off-Campus Eligibility
Sophomores and upperclassmen are free to live off campus and make up the majority of renters in surrounding neighborhoods like University Hills, Leon Valley, and the Vance Jackson corridor. Many students choose off-campus housing for lower monthly costs, more living space, and the flexibility of private leases.
Lease Timing
Most apartment communities near UTSA align leases with the academic year, typically running from August through July. Students planning to return for summer sessions should clarify renewal and early-move-in options with their landlord well in advance.
Housing policies change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with University of Texas at San Antonio before signing a lease.