Del Rio is very close to the Mexico border in Southern Texas. Del Rio is outside of the San Antonio area and many come to this locale for the US Air Force Base and the close distance to Mexico. Del Rio can be found in Val Verde County which houses a working to middle class population who enjoy the affordable rental homes in the region. Del Rio has an airport, Amtrak and various shopping plazas for residential convenience. Many who like this area first look at San Antonio houses for rent but later move to Del Rio for the many housing opportunities presented. Del Rio has three higher education facilities that bring in residents who find great apartment rental near the campus.