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Rental Market Trends in San Antonio, TX

What is the average rent in San Antonio, TX?

$1,077/month

Average Rent

695 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of November 2025, the average rent in San Antonio, TX is $1,077 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/month, making renting in San Antonio more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in San Antonio, you can expect to pay about $913 per month for a studio, $1,077 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,363 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,788 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$913/month
496 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,077/month
695 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,363/month
1,025 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,788/month
1,354 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$824/month
433 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,508/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,785/month
1,531 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,145/month
2,203 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,303/month
371 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,495/month
1,017 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,409/month
1,566 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,106/month
791 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,315/month
1,066 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,563/month
1,313 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,669/month
1,931 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in San Antonio, TX?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.1%, which averages out to $22 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Antonio?

Based on current rent prices, Lackland Terrace, Oaklawn and East Terrell Hills are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Antonio.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lackland Terrace
$623/month
560 Sq Ft
Oaklawn
$692/month
635 Sq Ft
East Terrell Hills
$736/month
503 Sq Ft
Northeast Inner Loop
$753/month
609 Sq Ft
Rainbow Hills
$763/month
585 Sq Ft
Five Points
$784/month
538 Sq Ft
Lafayette Place
$794/month
663 Sq Ft
Marymont
$796/month
698 Sq Ft
Wilshire
$804/month
716 Sq Ft
Hillcrest
$808/month
591 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Antonio?

Based on current rent prices, River Walk, Summit and Pearl are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Antonio.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
River Walk
$2,203/month
734 Sq Ft
Summit
$2,067/month
823 Sq Ft
Pearl
$2,020/month
788 Sq Ft
Main Military Plaza
$1,926/month
742 Sq Ft
Historic San Antonio
$1,890/month
751 Sq Ft
Midtown San Antonio
$1,819/month
759 Sq Ft
Downtown San Antonio
$1,753/month
759 Sq Ft
Mahncke Park
$1,686/month
783 Sq Ft
Camp Bullis
$1,662/month
774 Sq Ft
Dignowity Hill
$1,621/month
754 Sq Ft

Which San Antonio neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in San Antonio with the most apartments available are Medical Center, Northwest San Antonio and North San Antonio .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Medical Center
$1,122/month
706 Sq Ft
Northwest San Antonio
$1,171/month
716 Sq Ft
North San Antonio
$1,189/month
730 Sq Ft
Far West San Antonio
$1,186/month
712 Sq Ft
Northeast San Antonio
$1,073/month
689 Sq Ft
North Central San Antonio
$1,331/month
728 Sq Ft
Northwest Side
$1,241/month
735 Sq Ft
Downtown San Antonio
$1,753/month
759 Sq Ft
Southeast San Antonio
$1,372/month
748 Sq Ft
Far West Side
$1,242/month
728 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Antonio, TX?

Because the average rent in San Antonio is $1,077, you’ll want to make about $3,590 per month or $43,080 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in San Antonio, TX is 8.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in San Antonio is 21.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $913 - $1,788. You can expect to pay 6.0% less for groceries, 15.9% less for utilities, and 7.7% less for transportation.

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San Antonio, TX

28,240 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does San Antonio, TX compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare San Antonio, TX to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Lackland Terrace

San Antonio, TX

River Walk

San Antonio, TX

Studio
$845/month
$1,266/month
One Bedroom
$699/month
$1,829/month
Two Bedroom
$963/month
$2,460/month
Three Bedroom
$1,286/month
$8,636/month
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Apartment communities in San Antonio we think you'll love

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922 E Sonterra Blvd,
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The Archer

The Archer

11600 Huebner Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78230

$740 - $1,140

Studio - 2 Beds

The Legend

The Legend

8797 Marbach Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78227

$845 - $1,565

1-3 Beds

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Reserve at Canyon Creek

12235 Vance Jackson Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78230

$1,195 - $2,395

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  • 949,258

    Units

  • 871

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  • 716

    Communities

  • 195,616

    Units

  • 338

    Cities

21 Communities in San Antonio
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  • 65

    Communities

  • 17,802

    Units

  • 32

    Cities

17 Communities in San Antonio
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Hogan Commercial Partners
  • 27

    Communities

  • 5,872

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

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HomeSpring Residential Services
  • 27

    Communities

  • 5,872

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

14 Communities in San Antonio
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RPM
  • 611

    Communities

  • 165,333

    Units

  • 240

    Cities

13 Communities in San Antonio
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  • 37

    Communities

  • 14,219

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

12 Communities in San Antonio
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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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