Sonterra Blue
922 E Sonterra Blvd,
San Antonio, TX 78258
$1,195 - $2,245
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in San Antonio, TX
What is the average rent in San Antonio, TX?
$1,072/month
Average Rent
695 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3.8%
Decrease in the Last Year
San Antonio, TX Rental Market Overview
The average rent in San Antonio, TX is $1,072 per month. This is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,645/month, making renting in San Antonio more affordable than most cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in San Antonio average $910 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in San Antonio average $1,072 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in San Antonio average $1,371 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in San Antonio average $1,804 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in San Antonio, TX?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.8%, which averages out to $40 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in San Antonio, TX
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
4%
Below $700/month
33%
$700 - $1,000/month
49%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
11%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Antonio?
Based on current rent prices, Lackland Terrace, East Terrell Hills and Northeast Inner Loop are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Antonio.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Antonio?
Based on current rent prices, Pearl, Historic San Antonio and Midtown San Antonio are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Antonio.
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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 Central San Antonio .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Antonio, TX?
Because the average rent in San Antonio is $1,072, you’ll want to make about $3,573 per month or $42,876 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 $910 - $1,804. You can expect to pay 6.9% less for groceries, 15.2% less for utilities, and 7.9% less for transportation.
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.
Studio
$847/month
$1,506/month
One Bedroom
$702/month
$1,980/month
Two Bedroom
$972/month
$3,160/month
Three Bedroom
$1,150/month
$7,294/month
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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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.