Apartments for rent in Northwest San Antonio: ranked picks
Northwest San Antonio has a wide range of apartment communities, and the gap between the best and worst run ones shows up fastest in maintenance response and how the office treats residents day to day. The picks below draw on resident feedback and our methodology, weighing recency, review volume, and sentiment rather than star rating alone.
Many of these properties sit near 1604 and Bandera Road, putting residents close to shopping and easy highway access. Building age varies a lot in this stretch, older complexes tend to offer lower rent but come with more appliance and pest issues, while newer management teams at a few properties are still working through backlogs of deferred maintenance.
8 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bandera Crossing | 75 | 4.3 (137) | — | Budget renters, pet owners |
| 2 | The Park at Braun Station Apartments in Northwest San Antonio | 71 | 4.1 (128) | — | Long-term residents, active households |
| 3 | The Lodge at Timberhill | 64 | 3.9 (112) | — | Quiet setting, gym access |
| 4 | Trails at Leon Creek Apartment Homes | 60 | 3.7 (135) | — | Spacious floor plans |
| 5 | Villas at Bandera | 59 | 3.4 (287) | — | Tenants who vet staff by name |
| 6 | The Bristol | 58 | 4.1 (63) | — | Pet owners wanting quiet location |
| 7 | Brynwood Apartments | 58 | 3.2 (246) | — | Short-term stays near the highway |
| 8 | Villas De Sendero | 57 | 2.5 (179) | — | Renters betting on new management |
Ranked picks
Bandera Crossing
score 75/100Same-day maintenance and a genuinely friendly office team make up for older buildings and strict move-out inspections.
The Park at Braun Station Apartments in Northwest San Antonio
score 71/100Staff like Joe and Charles resolve requests fast and the resort-style pool and spa add real value, though newer tenants have hit rougher patches with unaddressed complaints.
The Lodge at Timberhill
score 64/100A clear turnaround under Juan and the office team brings quick work orders and a clean pool and gym, despite thin walls and occasional pest issues.
Trails at Leon Creek Apartment Homes
score 60/100Kristin and the maintenance crew keep grounds clean and requests moving, but a September 2025 management change has brought gate and pest-control slowdowns.
Villas at Bandera
score 59/100Leasing consultants like Eric Coleman get five-star praise even as residents report unresolved AC and mold problems elsewhere in the property.
The Bristol
score 58/100Ashley and Frankie handle repairs quickly in a quiet spot near shops, though deposit and move-out charge disputes come up.
Brynwood Apartments
score 58/100Recent gate and trash fixes plus a dedicated bark park help, but long-term residents still report roach problems and aggressive fee collection.
Villas De Sendero
score 57/100A January 2026 management change has sped up maintenance and warmed up the office, but mold, AC failures, and billing errors remain live complaints.