Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
San Antonio, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
San Antonio, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,535/month. Renters today are paying $34 less per month on average than last year, showing a slight cooldown in the market.
Compared to national trends
San Antonio sits 21.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 4,583 total rentals offering a broad selection for renters seeking value in a mid-tier metro.
Price ranges
Studios in San Antonio run around $784/month, 1-bedrooms around $950/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,250/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,650/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,080/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,750/month, while apartments sit at $1,152/month, creating distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
Dominion rents fell 75.1% year over year to $1,733/month across 13 rentals, with Inwood and Elm Creek also seeing declines of 69.7% and 63.8% respectively. These steep drops contrast with the broadly flat citywide market and show localized shifts in San Antonio.
Median rent
Median rent in San Antonio
$1,535/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in San Antonio is $1,535 per month as of June 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $415 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Antonio
4,583
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 1% 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 $1,152, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in San Antonio run $953 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,220.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $783 |  1% | 16% | |
1 bedroom | $950 | No Change | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | No Change | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,079 | 1% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown San Antonio | $1,750 | |
Government Hil | $1,372 | |
Highland Hills | $1,295 | |
Highland Park | $1,250 | |
Mahncke Park | $1,074 | |
Medina Valley | $1,750 | |
Southwest San Antonio | $1,699 | |
Stone Oak | $1,835 | |
Tobin Hill | $1,500 | |
Vance Jackson | $1,099 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,152 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,312 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,750 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $558 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$783
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,079
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
Medina Valley
Average rent
$1,750
Downtown San Antonio
Average rent
$1,750
Stone Oak
Average rent
$1,835
Highland Hills
Average rent
$1,295
Southwest San Antonio
Average rent
$1,699
Tobin Hill
Average rent
$1,500
Vance Jackson
Average rent
$1,099
Government Hil
Average rent
$1,372
Highland Park
Average rent
$1,250
Mahncke Park
Average rent
$1,074
Apartments
Average rent
$1,152
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,312
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$558
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
21%lower than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Antonio, TX is 32% lower than the median rent in Alamo Heights, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,259
9%$912
9%$1,995
9%$1,700
2%$2,016
7%$1,545
5%$1,800
9%$1,475
3%$2,055
1%$1,745
5%$2,184
5%$1,213
6%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
8h ago
7515 Holm Rd, San Antonio, TX 78242
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$498–$1,389
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
8506 Wakefield Dr, San Antonio, TX 78216
1–2 beds
1 bath
$499–$975
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1530 Wild Fire, San Antonio, TX 78251
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Antonio
4606 Le Villas, San Antonio, TX 78222
1 bed
1 bath
$500
House for rent
Available Oct 11
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Antonio
3 beds
2 baths
$49,000
House for rent
Available Mar 1
7h ago
300 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78205
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,665–$12,518
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in San Antonio
417 E Hildebrand Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212
5 beds
3 baths
$6,500
House for rent
21h ago
Verified
7502 Asp Pt, San Antonio, TX 78253
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$1,809–$2,580
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
950 E Bitters Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$683–$1,319
Apartment for rent
7m ago
Verified
401 Santos St, San Antonio, TX 78210
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$1,509
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1700 S Hamilton St, San Antonio, TX 78207
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$859–$1,310
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
7502 Asp Pt, San Antonio, TX 78253
3–4 beds
2–3 baths
$1,809–$2,580
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
17803 La Cantera Ter, San Antonio, TX 78256
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$933–$2,659
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
7940 Pipers Creek St, San Antonio, TX 78251
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$650–$1,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
950 E Bitters Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$683–$1,319
Apartment for rent
7m ago
Verified
401 Santos St, San Antonio, TX 78210
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,099–$1,509
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
111 W Jones Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,290–$8,316
Price drop
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 $1,535 per month as of June 27, 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 decreased by 1% since last year.
How does San Antonio rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Antonio is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $415 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Antonio?
The most affordable neighborhoods in San Antonio are Mahncke Park ($1,074/mo), Vance Jackson ($1,099/mo), and Highland Park ($1,250/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 $61,000/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?
San Antonio's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,400 per month. Both bedroom types remained relatively stable compared to the previous 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).