San Antonio, Texas (Fort Sam Houston/Randolph AFB/Lackland AFB)

PCSing to San Antonio, Texas (Fort Sam Houston/Randolph AFB/Lackland AFB)

When you get a PCS order to Fort Sam Houston, Lackland or Randolph Air force base in San Antonio, Texas, you are in for a treat. There are a number of on-base and off-base housing options to choose from. The city itself has a lot to offer to new coming residents.

Fort Sam Houston

On-Base Housing

In 2005 military housing in Fort Sam Houston was privatized and it is run by the well recognized Lincoln Military Housing group. The Lincoln Military Housing group is known for its beautifully architected homes and efficient maintenance services.

Lincoln Military Housing has almost 925 homes and 8 villages serving the Fort Sam Houston base.

  • Features and Amenities

    • Community centers
    • Youth Centers
    • Playgrounds
    • Tot lots
    • Bowling alleys
    • Fitness centers
    • Arts and crafts centers

  • Schools

    • Fort Sam Houston Elementary School
    • Robert G Cole High School

Off-Base Housing

Living off-base brings a number of exciting options and it offers a fresh experience.

Randolph Air Force Base

On-Base Housing

Housing at Randolph Air Force Base is privatized and managed by Randolph Family Housing which provides historic 3 and 4 bedroom houses for families stationed here.

  • Features and Amenities

    • Community Center
    • Banquet room
    • Fitness Center
    • Bowling Alley
    • Playgrounds
    • Food Court
    • 18-Hole Golf course
    • Movie theatre
    • Arts and crafts center

    The houses in the Randolph Family Housing community are fitted with frost free refrigerators, dishwashers, central heating and cooling systems and a large number of other amenities.

  • Schools

    • Randolph Elementary School
    • Randolph Middle School
    • Randolph High School

Off-Base Housing

  • San Antonio (23 Miles from Base)

    • Prices start at $118,000 for 3 bed, 2 bath residences
    • Rentals start at $480 for a 1 bed, 1 bath unit

  • Garden Ridge (11 Miles from Base)

    • Prices start at $265,000 for 3 bed, 2 bath residences
    • Rentals start at $475 for a 1 bed, 1 bath unit

  • Converse (11 Miles from Base)

    • Prices start at $90,000 for 3 bed, 2 bath residences
    • Rentals start at $440 for a 1 bed, 1 bath unit

  • Cibolo (11 Miles from Base)

    • Prices start at $215,000 for 3 bed, 2 bath residences
    • Rentals start at $550 for a 1 bed, 1 bath unit

Lackland Air Force Base

On-Base Housing

Housing in the Lackland Air Force Base is privatized as well and it is managed and maintained by Balfour Beatty Communities.

  • Features and Amenities

    • Community center
    • Swimming pools
    • Sand volley ball courts
    • Tennis courts
    • Basketball courts
    • Playgrounds
    • Designated picnic areas

  • Schools

    • Lackland Elementary School
    • Virginia Allred Stacey High School

Off-Base Housing

  • San Antonio (11 Miles from Base)

    • Prices start at $118,000 for 3 bed, 2 bath residences
    • Rentals start at $480 for a 1 bed, 1 bath unit

  • Leon Valley (11 Miles from Base)

    • Prices start at $119,000 for 3 bed, 2 bath residences
    • Rentals start at $505 for a 1 bed, 1 bath unit

  • Balcones Heights (13 miles from Base)

    • Prices start at $174,000 for 3 bed, 2 bath residences
    • Rentals start at $470 for a 1 bed, 1 bath unit

  • Alamo Heights (16 Miles from Base)

    • Prices start at $174,000 for 3 bed, 2 bath residences
    • Rentals start at $480 for a 1 bed, 1 bath unit

If you choose to live off-base you get access to a lot of fun places like:

  • Sea World
  • Six Flags Theme Park
  • River Walk
  • Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
  • Splash Town (water park)
  • San Antonio Zoo
  • The Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum

There are a number of schools and colleges in these areas as well; you won’t have a problem getting your children the right education.