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Rental Market Trends in San Antonio, TX

What is the average rent in San Antonio, TX?

$1,076/month

Average Rent

696 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in San Antonio, TX is $1,076 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $907 per month for a studio, $1,076 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,372 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,808 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$907/month
498 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,076/month
696 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,372/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,808/month
1,358 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$858/month
621 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,443/month
1,021 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,806/month
1,516 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,168/month
2,124 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,219/month
375 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,409/month
1,007 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,273/month
1,657 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,017/month
693 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,239/month
1,159 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,528/month
1,259 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,443/month
1,483 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.4%, which averages out to $36 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in San Antonio, TX
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in San Antonio, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
32% $700 - $1,000/month
51% $1,001 - $1,500/month
10% $1,501 - $2,000/month
4% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Antonio?

Based on current rent prices, Lackland Terrace, Apple Creek and Northeast Inner Loop 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
Apple Creek
$742/month
697 Sq Ft
Northeast Inner Loop
$757/month
599 Sq Ft
Oaklawn
$773/month
654 Sq Ft
Rainbow Hills
$780/month
585 Sq Ft
Marymont
$791/month
694 Sq Ft
Five Points
$847/month
550 Sq Ft
Camelot
$848/month
637 Sq Ft
Park Village
$850/month
556 Sq Ft
Crown Meadows
$857/month
606 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Antonio?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Pearl
$2,066/month
770 Sq Ft
Summit
$2,060/month
811 Sq Ft
River Walk
$2,057/month
719 Sq Ft
Market Square
$2,044/month
737 Sq Ft
Main Military Plaza
$2,015/month
713 Sq Ft
Historic San Antonio
$1,895/month
721 Sq Ft
Midtown San Antonio
$1,816/month
726 Sq Ft
Dignowity Hill
$1,763/month
750 Sq Ft
Downtown San Antonio
$1,739/month
738 Sq Ft
Camp Bullis
$1,697/month
735 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 Far West San Antonio .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Medical Center
$1,122/month
707 Sq Ft
Northwest San Antonio
$1,168/month
715 Sq Ft
Far West San Antonio
$1,201/month
722 Sq Ft
North San Antonio
$1,167/month
725 Sq Ft
Northeast San Antonio
$1,126/month
696 Sq Ft
Downtown San Antonio
$1,739/month
738 Sq Ft
Far West Side
$1,240/month
724 Sq Ft
Westover Hills
$1,132/month
725 Sq Ft
Southeast San Antonio
$1,351/month
735 Sq Ft
North Central San Antonio
$1,375/month
732 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 $1,076, you’ll want to make about $3,586 per month or $43,032 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 8.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in San Antonio is 24.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $907 - $1,808. You can expect to pay 6.9% less for groceries, 15.2% less for utilities, and 7.9% less for transportation.

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

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Apartment Averages

Lackland Terrace

San Antonio, TX

Pearl

San Antonio, TX

Studio
$847/month
$1,483/month
One Bedroom
$700/month
$1,990/month
Two Bedroom
$973/month
$3,229/month
Three Bedroom
$1,287/month
$7,568/month
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Astra

11845 West Ave,
San Antonio, TX 78216

$605 - $1,265

Studio - 2 Beds

Alon at Castle Hills

Alon at Castle Hills

1835 Lockhill Selma Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78213

$960 - $1,410

1-2 Beds

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The Archer

11600 Huebner Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78230

$675 - $1,335

Studio - 2 Beds

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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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