Home prices have surged drastically this year, making it difficult for those looking to but their first home. So people are still renting. But San Antonio rents aren’t necessarily dropping. From finding your perfect new home to negotiating rent prices, searching for an apartment in San Antonio can be quite the experience. Taking inspiration from our sister publication SFGate in San Francisco, MySA is looking at local properties showcasing the best, worst, and everything in between here in the Alamo City. Let’s guess the rent.
This week we’re out of Alamo Heights and back in downtown San Antonio right around the corner from the Alamo for this two-bedroom listing on Craigslist in the historic Maverick hotel building at 606 N Presa Street.
Surrounded by plenty to do, the Maverick Apartments underwent extensive renovations and reopened in 2017 in an effort to bring affordable luxury units to downtown San Antonio.
But just how affordable is this two-bedroom apartment in the heart of San Antonio tourist spot?
Let’s jump in.
The Maverick draws you in with its classy lounge area.
CraigslistThe Maverick already flexes its swanky muscle with this second floor reading lounge with a view. But we’re here to look at the living space.
Here’s a look at what you will get with this apartment as a blank slate.
CraigslistLike most modern apartments today, the living room and kitchen use the open space concept. Maverick’s website says units have oak wood-style flooring.
The kitchen, albeit a small space, is still beautiful with its white tile back splash and moderns appliances.
CraigslistThe white tile back splash, granite countertops, and modern stainless steel appliances make up of this small kitchen space. It still has everything you need.
Add some furniture to the space to make into a proper combo living and dining room space.
CraigslistAdding furniture really shows how far you can go with this open-space concept.
Bedrooms with that let in a lot of natural light add a certain air of comfy.
CraigslistIt looks like the bedroom only has one window, but it’s letting in enough natural light to give a better look.
The bathroom tiles remind me of a retro subway station.
CraigslistThe bathroom is completely fitted with with white subway tiles gives the walk-in shower that urban luxury look that Maverick Apartments boasts on its website.
So how much will it cost for this two-bedroom apartment that is just a short stroll from the River Walk?
The monthly rent is $1,693 for this 901-square-foot apartment. Surprisingly, Zumper says the average rent of two-bedroom apartments in the area is $2,479.
Is this a steal?