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San Antonio, TX 78258
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Rental Market Trends in San Antonio, TX
Updated August 2026
The average rent in San Antonio, TX is $1,076/month.
Rent in San Antonio is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,076/month
Average Rent
695 Sq Ft
Average Size
-0.9%
Change / Year
25,912
Available Apartments
San Antonio rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in San Antonio average $916 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in San Antonio average $1,076 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in San Antonio average $1,375 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in San Antonio average $1,821 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in San Antonio, TX?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.9%, which averages out to $9 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in San Antonio, TX
August 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
10%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Antonio?
Based on current rent prices, Lackland Terrace, Los Angeles Heights-Keystone and Rainbow Hills 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, Mahncke Park 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 Far West Side .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Antonio, TX?
Because the average rent in San Antonio is $1,076, 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 8.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in San Antonio is 25.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $916 - $1,821. You can expect to pay 7.2% less for groceries, 15.1% less for utilities, and 8.0% 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.
View the San Antonio Area GuideStudio
$847/month
$1,567/month
One Bedroom
$701/month
$2,021/month
Two Bedroom
$972/month
$3,212/month
Three Bedroom
$1,150/month
$7,377/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in San Antonio?
The average rent in San Antonio is $1,076 per month, which is 35.3% lower than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in San Antonio?
The average rent for a house in San Antonio, TX is $1,816 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in San Antonio?
The average rent for a townhome in San Antonio, TX is $1,272 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in San Antonio?
The average rent for a condo in San Antonio, TX is $1,368 per month.
Are rents going up or down in San Antonio?
Rents in San Antonio, TX are decreasing, with prices down 0.9% year-over-year and $9 less per month.
What rent range is most common in San Antonio?
In San Antonio, TX, 49% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.