Apartments in Leon Valley, Texas

The Alto sits in the heart of the Leon Valley corridor in Northwest San Antonio (ZIP 78238) — close enough to walk to Raymond Rimkus Park, drive 3 minutes to Ingram Park Mall, and reach USAA or the Medical Center in under 10 minutes via Loop 410.

Leon Valley is one of San Antonio’s quieter incorporated suburbs — small-town feel, its own police and parks departments, surrounded by the larger metro. That’s the appeal for renters who want easy 410/1604 access without giving up the residential calm of a neighborhood that isn’t a thru-fare.

How Close The Alto Is to Leon Valley Landmarks

Distances from The Alto to the things that make Leon Valley feel like Leon Valley:

Leon Valley is its own city, but it’s also a 2-minute drive from the bigger Northwest San Antonio amenities — you get the best of both.

Why People Choose The Alto for Leon Valley-Area Living

1. Townhome-style, no stacked apartments. Most of the older complexes in the Leon Valley corridor are 2- and 3-story stacked builds. The Alto gives you side-by-side townhome layout — nobody’s living above your bedroom.
2. Quiet community. We’re on Rue Marielyne, set back from Bandera Road and the Loop 410 noise. The Leon Valley feel — birds in the morning, not road traffic.
3. Larger floor plans than the corridor norm. 1 bedrooms run bigger; 2 bedrooms give you room for actual furniture, not just “will it fit.”
4. Pet-friendly. Real grass for walks. The greenway trailheads at Shadow Mist and Crystal Hill are walkable. Deposit + monthly pet rent quoted upfront.
5. Wood-burning fireplaces in select units. Rare anywhere in 78238 — the kind of detail people who’ve lived in the area a long time notice.

1 & 2 Bedroom Floor Plans at The Alto

We have 1 and 2 bedroom townhome-style apartments in 78238 — inside the Leon Valley corridor. Floor plans range in size; see all current 1 & 2 bedroom floor plans with sq ft and current availability. Pricing varies by floor plan and lease term; call the leasing office for current numbers.

Outdoor Lifestyle — Leon Valley’s Parks Network

One reason “Leon Valley apartments” is such a common search: this part of NW San Antonio has the best small-city parks system in the metro. From The Alto you can reach:

• Raymond Rimkus Park — large multipurpose park with sports fields, ~3 min away
• The Ridge at Leon Valley Park — nature trails + open space
• Old Mill Park — picnic + playground area
• Shadow Mist + Crystal Hill Greenway Trailheads — San Antonio’s protected greenway system, walkable from the property
• Border Brook Trailhead + Grissom Trailhead — additional access points for the greenway loop

Amenities at The Alto

• Resort-style pool
• Pet-friendly community with real grass
• Wood-burning fireplaces in select units
• 24/7 maintenance response
• Reserved parking available
• See full amenities list

FAQ for Leon Valley Apartment Hunters

Is The Alto inside Leon Valley city limits?
The Alto is in the Leon Valley corridor of Northwest San Antonio (ZIP 78238). It serves the same neighborhood, schools (Northside ISD), and Loop 410 access that draws renters to Leon Valley as a city.

Is Bandera Road traffic an issue?
We’re set back from Bandera, off Rue Marielyne. You hear the Saturday parks crowd more than weekday highway noise.

What’s the commute to downtown San Antonio?
About 18–20 minutes via Loop 410 to I-10 East. Reverse commute (Leon Valley to downtown) is one of the easier ones in San Antonio.

Are pets allowed?
Yes — deposit + monthly pet rent. Real grass for daily walks. Breed and weight policy quoted at lease signing.

What schools serve this address?
Northside ISD (NISD). See the schools section below.