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Highlights
- Private backyard
- Recently renovated studio apartment
Location
520 Gentleman Rd #1, Balcones Heights, TX 78201, USA|Balcones Heights
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Property Overview
520 Gentleman Rd features a recently renovated studio apartment with an impressive private backyard, earning a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 8.4 out of 10. Its competitive price and outstanding amenities, rated 10 out of 10, offer excellent value and an elevated quality of life in a prime location with high access to cultural and recreational facilities. Additionally, this property rates well in trustworthiness, showcasing transparency in its management approach, while also supporting fitness, social life, and environmental sustainability.
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.
Things you’ll love
More space- Less expensive
- Images Available
Great for
Eco living
Work-from-home
Wellness
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 429 sqft | $585 /mo | 1 unit available | Spacious recently renovated studio apartment with a separate kitchen, full sized bath, and private backyard. Property is close to the medical center, shopping, public transportation and minutes from downtown. Please note that the room sizes for the living room, bedroom and dining room are all listed with the same dimensions as it is a studio apartment. | |
| 2BR/2.5BA | 2 bed | 2.5 bath | 1,240 sqft | $1,050 /mo | 1 unit available | Spacious 2/2.5 townhome is full of character featuring arched door ways and built-ins throughout. Dinning area has a large buffet/credenza with lots of shelving. Both bedrooms are upstairs and feature large closets, built-in dressers and private balconies. The unit comes with W/D connections and a small fenced in yard/patio. Close to shopping, 410/I10, medical center, public transportation and just minutes from downtown San Antonio. |
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Amenities for 520 Gentleman Rd
Apartment Amenities
| Ceramic Tile | Recently Renovated |
| Wood Look Flooring |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
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
Building details
Property details
| Units | 28 |
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About 520 Gentleman Rd
Spacious recently renovated studio apartment with a separate kitchen, full sized bath, and private backyard. Property is close to the medical center, shopping, public transportation and minutes from downtown. Please note that the room sizes for the living room, bedroom and dining room are all listed with the same dimensions as it is a studio apartment.
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 GoodWith a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 520 Gentleman Rd is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 520 Gentleman Rd has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A 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.
520 Gentleman Rd offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A 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.
520 Gentleman Rd goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including outdoor space. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 520 Gentleman Rd receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
520 Gentleman Rd 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·7A 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.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 520 Gentleman Rd to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.
520 Gentleman Rd is great for:
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 520 Gentleman Rd compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 305 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Balcones Heights
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 29% lower than 1-bedrooms in Balcones Heights.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 520 Gentleman Rd to be 7% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Balcones Heights.
Median rents as of Jul 20 2025.
Balcones Heights
Balcones Heights
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $739 |
| April 2024 | $739 |
| May 2025 | $600 |
| June 2025 | $600 |
| July 2025 | $600 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2025 | $600 |
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Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$23,400/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $23,400 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $585.
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Schools near 520 Gentleman Rd
Baskin Elementary School
630 crestview dr
san antonio, TX, 78201
PK, K-5Public
C+
Knox Early Childhood Campus
225 arizona ave
san antonio, TX, 78204
PKPublic
Esther Perez Carvajal Elementary School
225 arizona st
san antonio, TX, 78207
PK, K-5Public
C-
Healy-Murphy PK
618 live oak
san antonio, TX, 78202
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
Balcones Heights | Balcones Heights, TX
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Balcones Heights near 520 Gentleman Rd #1
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 520 Gentleman Rd #1, Balcones Heights
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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