Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
San Antonio, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where San Antonio rent stands today
San Antonio, TX rents slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,510/month. This is $36 less per month than last year.
Compared to national trends
San Antonio is 20.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, providing a more accessible market for renters compared to many other metros.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $779/month, 1-bedrooms for $946/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,250/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,650/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,025/month in San Antonio. These figures show the range renters face across bedroom sizes in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Inwood rents fell 65.2% year over year to $1,600/month, Elm Creek dropped 60.6% to $1,073/month, and Mission Ridge declined 59.3% to $1,282/month. These steep declines contrast with the citywide market's modest change, showing significant local variation.
Median rent
Median rent in San Antonio
$1,510/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in San Antonio is $1,510 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $390 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Antonio
4,621
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,725. 1-bedroom apartments in San Antonio run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,221.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $779 | No Change | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $945 | 1% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 3% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,025 |  1% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown San Antonio | $1,792 | |
Government Hil | $1,100 | |
Harvard Place Eastlawn | $1,195 | |
Highland Hills | $1,250 | |
Highland Park | $1,300 | |
Medina Valley | $1,800 | |
Riverside | $1,125 | |
Southwest San Antonio | $1,695 | |
Stone Oak | $1,795 | |
Tobin Hill | $1,550 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,150 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,250 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,725 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $647 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$779
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$945
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
Medina Valley
Average rent
$1,800
Downtown San Antonio
Average rent
$1,792
Stone Oak
Average rent
$1,795
Highland Hills
Average rent
$1,250
Southwest San Antonio
Average rent
$1,695
Government Hil
Average rent
$1,100
Tobin Hill
Average rent
$1,550
Riverside
Average rent
$1,125
Highland Park
Average rent
$1,300
Harvard Place Eastlawn
Average rent
$1,195
Apartments
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$647
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
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Antonio, TX is 39% lower than the median rent in Alamo Heights, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,459
6%$879
28%$1,995
4%$1,695
2%$2,097
9%$1,480
4%$1,250
38%$1,650
11%$1,950
4%$1,595
2%$2,100
31%$1,395
1%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 | 2% higher |
| Groceries | 8% lower |
| Health | 23% higher |
| Housing | 26% lower |
| Transportation | 8% lower |
| Utilities | 14% lower |
Discover rentals in San Antonio, TX
5d+ ago
Camelot house for rent in San Antonio
5618 Sir Gareth Dr, San Antonio, TX 78218
1 bed
1 bath
$300
$245
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 23
1d ago
4750 W Military Dr, San Antonio, TX 78242
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$491–$1,969
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8506 Wakefield Dr, San Antonio, TX 78216
1–2 beds
1 bath
$499–$975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1530 Wild Fire, San Antonio, TX 78251
1 bed
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Dominion house for rent in San Antonio
6 Turin Ct, San Antonio, TX 78257
5 beds
4.5 baths
$13,500
$12,000
Price drop
House 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
14h ago
300 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78205
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$12,515
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ 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
2d ago
Verified
130 Camino De Oro, San Antonio, TX 78224
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$679–$1,060
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
950 E Bitters Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$729–$1,229
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
23609 Canyon Golf Rd, San Antonio, TX 78260
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,557–$3,175
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 26
1d ago
Verified
1700 S Hamilton St, San Antonio, TX 78207
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$849–$1,320
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
6623 Callaghan Rd, San Antonio, TX 78229
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$749–$1,629
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
7940 Pipers Creek St, San Antonio, TX 78251
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$700–$1,405
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
9203 W Interstate 10, San Antonio, TX 78230
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,304
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
130 Camino De Oro, San Antonio, TX 78224
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$679–$1,060
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
950 E Bitters Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$729–$1,229
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
111 W Jones Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$6,636
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 $1,510 per month as of September 19, 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 $390 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Antonio?
The most affordable neighborhoods in San Antonio are Government Hil ($1,100/mo), Riverside ($1,125/mo), and Harvard Place Eastlawn ($1,195/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 $60,000/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?
April offers the lowest rents in San Antonio, while January sees the highest prices with about a 3.4% difference between these months. March tends to be the most competitive with higher demand relative to available inventory.
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).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
San Antonio Metro Report
The Zumper San Antonio Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to show the most and least expensive cities and cities with the fastest growing rents. The Texas one bedroom median rent was $1,087 last month.
The Most Expensive
- New Braunfels ranked as the most expensive city with rent at $1,130.
- Seguin was the second priciest with rent priced at $1,000.
- San Antonio placed third with rent at $960.
The Least Expensive
- Universal City was the most affordable city with rent at $950.
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- San Antonio had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 8.6%.
- New Braunfels saw rent drop 8.1%, making it second.
- Seguin placed third with rent decreasing 5.7%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- San Antonio & Seguin tied for the city with the largest monthly rent price decline, both falling 2%.
About
The Zumper San Antonio Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
Words by
Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.