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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Off street parking
  • Two-inch faux wood blinds
  • No smoking
  • Newer appliances
  • Beautiful oak hardwood floors

Location

127 W Magnolia Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212, USA|Monte Vista
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Management

GIC Properties

Leasing office

(844) 335-5065 ext. 2255

Property Overview

Magnolia Arms Apartments delivers strong overall value with an expert rating of 8.8/10, including excellent scores for amenities, location, and quality, and strong value-for-money in the 83rd percentile for the area. Renters benefit from features like off-street parking, newer appliances, two-inch faux wood blinds, beautiful oak hardwood floors, and a smoke-free environment, plus detailed listing photos and convenient access to nearby top-rated schools. The property is also highlighted as great for pet friendliness, with multiple nearby pet supply stores, a pet hospital, and grooming services.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Magnolia Arms Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Magnolia Arms Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Magnolia Arms Apartments - 032 bed1 bath860 sqft$995 /mo2BR in the Monte Vista Historic District. with hardwood floors and loads of vintage charm. Pet friendly. Near The Pearl, Trinity, UIW and Fort Sam Houston. Located at the Magnolia Arms Apartments, this unit features original oak hardwood floors, separate living and dining rooms and off-street parking. Coin laundry on site. This is a non-smoking property.

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Amenities for Magnolia Arms Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Vintage

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Storage
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

One-time. Agent application fee.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat

Pet Terms

1 cat max.

Dog

Pet Terms

1 dog max.

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Building details

Property details

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About Magnolia Arms Apartments

HomeApartments in San AntonioMonte Vista Magnolia Arms Apartments

2BR in the Monte Vista Historic District. with hardwood floors and loads of vintage charm. Pet friendly. Near The Pearl, Trinity, UIW and Fort Sam Houston. Located at the Magnolia Arms Apartments, this unit features original oak hardwood floors, separate living and dining rooms and off-street parking. Coin laundry on site. This is a non-smoking property.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Magnolia Arms Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Magnolia Arms Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Magnolia Arms Apartments
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, Magnolia Arms Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Monte Vista. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Magnolia Arms Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Magnolia Arms Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·9A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Magnolia Arms Apartments has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Magnolia Arms Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Magnolia Arms Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 5 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Magnolia Arms Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

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Rent trends in Monte Vista

2-bedroom apartments at Magnolia Arms Apartments cost about 23% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Monte Vista.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Monte Vista
San Antonio
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in San Antonio
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,084
June 2024$1,082
July 2024$1,057
August 2024$1,087
September 2024$1,099
October 2024$1,064
November 2024$1,071
December 2024$1,059
January 2025$1,061
February 2025$1,048
March 2025$1,047
April 2025$1,053
May 2025$1,060
June 2025$1,067
July 2025$1,075
August 2025$1,044
September 2025$1,035
October 2025$1,035
November 2025$1,031
December 2025$1,034
January 2026$1,014
February 2026$1,023
March 2026$954
April 2026$980
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Monte Vista
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$945
June 2024$1,016
July 2024$1,193
August 2024$1,207
September 2024$1,200
October 2024$1,153
November 2024$1,089
December 2024$1,139
January 2025$1,129
February 2025$1,067
March 2025$1,091
April 2025$1,089
May 2025$1,095
June 2025$1,017
July 2025$1,006
August 2025$976
September 2025$974
October 2025$960
November 2025$1,026
December 2025$979
January 2026$983
February 2026$976
March 2026$1,008
April 2026$1,027

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$39,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $995.
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Schools near Magnolia Arms Apartments

Gonzales Early Childhood Campus

518 e magnolia ave

san antonio, TX, 78212

PKPublic

Family Service Head Start - YMCA - Haven For Hope Early Learning Center

600 leal st

san antonio, TX, 78207

PKPublic

Nelson Early Childhood Campus

1015 waverly ave

san antonio, TX, 78201

PKPublic

Healy-Murphy PK

618 live oak

san antonio, TX, 78202

PKPublic

Pre-K Academy at West Avenue

3915 w ave

san antonio, TX, 78213

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

Monte Vista | San Antonio, TX

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around San Antonio near 127 W Magnolia Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 127 W Magnolia Ave, San Antonio

Groceries

5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

6/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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H-E-B
300 W Olmos Dr
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3915 San Pedro Ave
La Michoacana Meat Market
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Pullman Market
221 Newell Ave

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