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Rental Market Trends in San Antonio, TX

What is the average rent in San Antonio, TX?

$1,102/month

Average Rent

694 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in San Antonio, TX is $1,102 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/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 $922 per month for a studio, $1,102 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,403 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,812 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$922/month
495 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,102/month
694 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,403/month
1,025 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,812/month
1,350 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$850/month
467 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,528/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,844/month
1,538 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,242/month
2,202 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,386/month
302 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,733/month
961 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,993/month
1,437 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,021/month
649 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,307/month
1,071 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,629/month
1,292 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,800/month
1,602 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.1%, which averages out to $11 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 July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in San Antonio, TX
Percentage*
Rent Range
4% Below $700/month
29% $700 - $1,000/month
51% $1,001 - $1,500/month
12% $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, East Terrell Hills, Hillcrest and Oaklawn are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Antonio.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Terrell Hills
$762/month
690 Sq Ft
Hillcrest
$780/month
591 Sq Ft
Oaklawn
$789/month
650 Sq Ft
Five Points
$795/month
500 Sq Ft
Maverick
$808/month
626 Sq Ft
Village North
$835/month
639 Sq Ft
Fairfield
$846/month
582 Sq Ft
Rainbow Hills
$849/month
605 Sq Ft
Park Village
$886/month
561 Sq Ft
Northeast Inner Loop
$888/month
594 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Antonio?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Summit
$2,183/month
874 Sq Ft
Hidden Canyon
$2,183/month
874 Sq Ft
River Walk
$2,128/month
751 Sq Ft
Dignowity Hill
$2,054/month
765 Sq Ft
Pearl
$1,981/month
771 Sq Ft
Legend Hills
$1,927/month
876 Sq Ft
Champions Ridge
$1,924/month
1,001 Sq Ft
Main Military Plaza
$1,902/month
754 Sq Ft
Presidio
$1,873/month
711 Sq Ft
Midtown San Antonio
$1,868/month
756 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
$1,222/month
708 Sq Ft
Northwest San Antonio
$1,294/month
716 Sq Ft
North San Antonio
$1,285/month
733 Sq Ft
Far West San Antonio
$1,247/month
708 Sq Ft
Northeast San Antonio
$1,092/month
681 Sq Ft
North Central San Antonio
$1,420/month
722 Sq Ft
Westover Hills
$1,143/month
694 Sq Ft
Southeast San Antonio
$1,343/month
722 Sq Ft
Northwest Side
$1,348/month
735 Sq Ft
Downtown San Antonio
$1,818/month
759 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 $1,102, you’ll want to make about $3,673 per month or $44,076 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 8.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in San Antonio is 21.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $922 - $1,812. You can expect to pay 5.7% less for groceries, 18.3% less for utilities, and 5.7% less for transportation.

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San Antonio, TX

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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

East Terrell Hills

San Antonio, TX

Summit

San Antonio, TX

Studio
$867/month
-
One Bedroom
$750/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,097/month
-
Three Bedroom
$1,143/month
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Apartment communities in San Antonio we think you'll love

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950 E Bitters Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78216

1-2 Beds | $775 - $1,513

The Legend

The Legend

8797 Marbach Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78227

1-3 Beds | $875 - $1,445

The Archer

The Archer

11600 Huebner Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78230

Studio - 2 Beds | $670 - $1,050

Arroyo Seco Villas

Arroyo Seco Villas

12311 Culebra Rd,
San Antonio, TX 78253

1-2 Beds | $999 - $1,804

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  • 912,613

    Units

  • 850

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62 Communities in San Antonio
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  • 710

    Communities

  • 193,269

    Units

  • 330

    Cities

22 Communities in San Antonio
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  • 626

    Communities

  • 166,650

    Units

  • 243

    Cities

20 Communities in San Antonio
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The NRP Group
  • 67

    Communities

  • 18,316

    Units

  • 32

    Cities

17 Communities in San Antonio
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Hogan Commercial Partners
  • 25

    Communities

  • 5,532

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

13 Communities in San Antonio
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Management Support
  • 37

    Communities

  • 14,219

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

12 Communities in San Antonio
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Franklin Companies
  • 14

    Communities

  • 3,261

    Units

  • 2

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12 Communities in San Antonio
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    Communities

  • 2,184

    Units

  • 5

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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