Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
San Antonio, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where San Antonio rent stands today
San Antonio, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,545/month. Renters are paying $32 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
San Antonio sits 19.7% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market for those seeking value in a large Texas metro with 4,551 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in San Antonio rent for about $782/month, 1-bedrooms around $948/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,258/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,650/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,050/month.
Median rent
Median rent in San Antonio
$1,545/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in San Antonio is $1,545 per month as of August 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $380 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Antonio
4,551
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of San Antonio rentals at each price point
Rent trends in San Antonio, TX
Average rent prices in San Antonio have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
San Antonio, TX
Rent prices in San Antonio vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Antonio is $1,157, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in San Antonio run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,230.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $781 |  2% | 17% | |
1 bedroom | $948 | No Change | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,257 |  1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,050 | 1% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown San Antonio | $1,807 | |
Government Hil | $1,149 | |
Highland Hills | $1,275 | |
Highland Park | $1,300 | |
Medina Valley | $1,790 | |
Riverside | $1,000 | |
Southwest San Antonio | $1,700 | |
Stone Oak | $1,900 | |
Sunrise | $1,550 | |
Tobin Hill | $1,625 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,157 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,275 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,750 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $586 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$781
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$948
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,257
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
Medina Valley
Average rent
$1,790
Downtown San Antonio
Average rent
$1,807
Stone Oak
Average rent
$1,900
Highland Hills
Average rent
$1,275
Southwest San Antonio
Average rent
$1,700
Government Hil
Average rent
$1,149
Tobin Hill
Average rent
$1,625
Highland Park
Average rent
$1,300
Riverside
Average rent
$1,000
Sunrise
Average rent
$1,550
Apartments
Average rent
$1,157
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$586
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in San Antonio, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in San Antonio, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in San Antonio and Alamo Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.
San Antonio
20%lower than the national median
26%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Antonio, TX is 36% lower than the median rent in Alamo Heights, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,416
3%$899
3%$2,085
$1,725
$2,097
$1,374
11%$1,300
15%$1,607
2%$2,000
2%$1,795
3%$1,995
22%$1,395
10%Cost of living in San Antonio, TX
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% higher |
| Groceries | 7% lower |
| Health | 26% higher |
| Housing | 25% lower |
| Transportation | 8% lower |
| Utilities | 15% lower |
Discover rentals in San Antonio, TX
16h ago
3230 S Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78264
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$450–$995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
8506 Wakefield Dr, San Antonio, TX 78216
1–2 beds
1 bath
$499–$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1530 Wild Fire, San Antonio, TX 78251
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
4h ago
5355 Crestway Dr, San Antonio, TX 78239
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$510–$1,517
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Antonio
1230 Richland Hills Dr #NA, San Antonio, TX 78251
3 beds
2 baths
$12,000
House for rent
Available Jul 28
15h ago
300 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78205
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,565–$12,515
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
20h ago
Friedrich Wilderness house for rent in San Antonio
6743 Bella Colina, San Antonio, TX 78256
4 beds
4.5 baths
$9,550
House for rent
5d+ ago
Mahncke Park condo for rent in San Antonio
4242 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
2 beds
2.5 baths
$8,500
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
950 E Bitters Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$735–$1,362
Price drop
Apartment for rent
46m ago
Verified
1320 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78209
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,116–$2,108
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
46m ago
Verified
130 Talavera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78232
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,137–$2,234
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1700 S Hamilton St, San Antonio, TX 78207
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$786–$1,310
Apartment for rent
46m ago
Verified
1320 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78209
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,116–$2,108
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
2h ago
Verified
7940 Pipers Creek St, San Antonio, TX 78251
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$780–$1,695
Price drop
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
111 W Jones Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,189–$8,668
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
950 E Bitters Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$735–$1,362
Price drop
Apartment for rent
46m ago
Verified
1320 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78209
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,116–$2,108
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
46m ago
Verified
130 Talavera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78232
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,137–$2,234
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for San Antonio, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the San Antonio rental market.
How much is rent in San Antonio?
The average rent in San Antonio is $1,545 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Antonio?
Average rent prices in San Antonio have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does San Antonio rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Antonio is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $380 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Antonio?
The most affordable neighborhoods in San Antonio are Riverside ($1,000/mo), Government Hil ($1,149/mo), and Highland Hills ($1,275/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in San Antonio?
To comfortably afford rent in San Antonio, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in San Antonio?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in San Antonio average around $1,020/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,320/month, both down from last year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).