Project details
The 300-unit complex, located at 9120 E. FM 1518 N., broke ground in November 2023 and was developed by The NRP Group, a multifamily real estate developer, general contractor and property management firm.
Jason Arechiga, senior vice president of development for The NRP Group, said the project was a $79 million investment. He said partners on the project included the city of Schertz, the Schertz Housing Authority, Bexar County and various other groups.
“A lot of people live here [but] they work, they play, they do everything in San Antonio, but in order for a city to become a city, it really needs to have workforce housing,” Arechiga told Community Impact.
The complex offers units for those making between 30% and 70% of the area’s median income. Aviator 1518 offers one- to three-bedroom units ranging from 703 to 1,378 square feet.
According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, a 30% income for the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area is $20,300 for one person, $23,200 for two people, and $32,000 for a family of four.
A 70% maximum income limit, according to the Aviator 1518 website, is $47,390 for one person, $54,110 for two people and $67,620 for a family of four. Only applicants who are below the maximum income limit are allowed to reside in the complex.
Aviator 1518, named for its FM 1518 location and proximity to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, has an array of amenities, including:
- A 24-hour fitness center
- An outdoor playground, picnic areas
- On-site laundry machines
- An activity room
- A business center, conference room and lounge space
In their own words
Schertz Mayor Ralph Gutierrez said the project showed dedication and collaboration between the city, county and developers.
“[This] development represents the vision, the investment and the confidence in our city’s future. This complex isn’t just a new apartment building, it’s about creating an opportunity—opportunities for residents to call Schertz home,” Gutierrez said.
Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert said he sponsored $700,000 worth of American Rescue Plan Act funds that the county contributed to the project.
“When you have housing, you have better outcomes in educational attainment. When you have good, quality housing, you have better outcomes in the integrity of neighborhoods,” Calvert said.
