Average Rent in 78249, San Antonio, TX

Home » TX » San Antonio » 78249

Current Versus Historical 78249, San Antonio, TX Rents

78249 rentals average $851 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,269, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $981 to $981. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $440 (-34.88%) year-over-year from $1,261 to $821. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $585 (-33.65%) year-over-year from $1,739 to $1,154. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $276 (14.74%) year-over-year from $1,873 to $2,149. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $522 (23.22%) year-over-year from $2,248 to $2,770. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.24% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 21.32% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.73% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.15% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$14.18	$821	$1,261 (-34.88%)	$1,227 (-33.10%)
2 BR	$14.88	$1,154	$1,739 (-33.65%)	$1,485 (-22.31%)
3 BR	$15.71	$2,149	$1,873 (14.74%)	$1,915 (12.24%)
4+ BR	$15.08	$2,770	$2,248 (23.22%)	$2,121 (30.62%)

Historical Rents in 78249, San Antonio, TX

Studio

1 Bed

2 Bed

3 Bed

4 Bed

Top Cities Near 78249

There are a total of 10 cities nearby 78249. The average rent in 78249 is currently $1,813 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that San Antonio, TX, with an average rent of $1,210, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 78249, San Antonio, TX is Lakeway, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare 78249, San Antonio, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 32.81% more affordable. Two bedrooms in 78249, San Antonio, TX are about 14.52% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.59% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities near 78249, San Antonio, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Antonio, TX	$1,040	$981	$1,243	$1,210
Lockhart, TX	N/A	$830	$1,100	$1,500
New Braunfels, TX	$987	$1,136	$1,500	$1,508
San Marcos, TX	$1,395	$1,125	$1,338	$1,679
Jollyville, TX	N/A	$950	$1,450	$1,750
Kyle, TX	$1,198	$1,280	$1,715	$1,875
Austin, TX	$1,311	$1,545	$1,850	$1,999
Lago Vista, TX	N/A	$1,325	$1,223	$2,100
Pflugerville, TX	N/A	$1,176	$1,600	$2,100
Lakeway, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,895	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near 78249

There are a total of 29 neighborhoods in or near 78249. Some of these neighborhoods include North University, Hyde Park, and Parker Lane. We've included all of these top 29 neighborhoods in or near 78249, San Antonio, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 29 neighborhoods in or near 78249, San Antonio, TX is currently around $1,956 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,956. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than 78249's average rent, which is only $1,269. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 78249, North University has the most affordable average rent at $1,200 per month. Whereas, at $3,201 average rent per month, Downtown Austin is the most expensive neighborhood in or near 78249. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North University, Austin, TX	$850	$975	$1,550	$1,200
Hyde Park, Austin, TX	$875	$1,100	$1,950	$1,200
Parker Lane, Austin, TX	$701	$973	$1,500	$1,395
West University, Austin, TX	$1,045	$995	$1,600	$1,400
North Austin, Austin, TX	$985	$926	$1,325	$1,500
Hancock, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,195	$1,900	$1,545
Sweetbriar, Austin, TX	$1,514	$1,378	$1,775	$1,785
Brentwood, Austin, TX	$1,399	$1,350	$2,085	$1,834
Riverside, Austin, TX	$1,437	$1,649	$2,121	$1,849
Crestview, Austin, TX	$1,200	$1,597	$2,363	$1,856
North Burnet, Austin, TX	$1,340	$1,832	$2,517	$1,886
Garrison Park, Austin, TX	N/A	$885	$1,498	$1,895
North Loop, Austin, TX	$1,050	$1,395	$1,900	$1,900
Windsor Park, Austin, TX	$1,311	$1,626	$1,845	$1,901
South Lamar, Austin, TX	$2,302	$1,670	$1,995	$1,956
Old West Austin, Austin, TX	$1,617	$1,958	$2,713	$1,993
South River City, Austin, TX	$1,300	$1,450	$2,573	$2,048
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX	$1,560	$1,921	$2,600	$2,087
Montropolis, Austin, TX	$1,200	$1,376	$1,975	$2,098
West Oak Hill, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,478	$1,840	$2,145
Pecan Springs Springdale, Austin, TX	$1,720	$1,623	$1,623	$2,175
MLK, Austin, TX	$1,678	$1,786	$2,454	$2,250
MLK-183, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,549	$2,254	$2,300
RMMA, Austin, TX	$1,572	$2,010	$2,925	$2,380
Govalle, Austin, TX	$1,540	$1,843	$2,637	$2,407
Zilker, Austin, TX	$1,600	$2,025	$2,800	$2,422
Bouldin Creek, Austin, TX	$695	$2,229	$2,993	$2,500
Central East Austin, Austin, TX	$1,700	$1,870	$2,898	$2,552
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$2,204	$2,679	$3,850	$3,201

Top Counties Near 78249

There are a total of 12 counties located by 78249, San Antonio, TX. Some of these counties include San Antonio Northeast, TX, San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX, and San Antonio North, San Antonio, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,568. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is San Antonio Northeast, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,185. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Southwest Travis, TX is the most expensive county by 78249, San Antonio, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 78249, San Antonio, TX is 28.79% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 78249, San Antonio, TX is 10.93% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Antonio Northeast, TX	$904	$891	$1,119	$1,185
San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX	$1,080	$941	$1,256	$1,198
San Antonio North, San Antonio, TX	$743	$1,035	$1,265	$1,227
San Antonio Northwest, TX	$1,018	$991	$1,300	$1,291
San Antonio West, TX	$1,366	$1,067	$1,445	$1,514
New Braunfels, TX	$987	$1,138	$1,505	$1,540
Lockhart, TX	N/A	$830	$1,150	$1,595
San Marcos, TX	$1,395	$1,125	$1,413	$1,723
Kyle-Buda, TX	$1,095	$1,289	$1,780	$1,990
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX	N/A	$1,315	$2,300	$2,900

Top Zipcodes Near 78249

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near 78249, San Antonio, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,725. A total of 3 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 78232, Hollywood Park, TX at $1,033 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,200 per month is 78701, Austin, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,150. That's at least $26 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 78249, San Antonio, TX is $1,256 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,599 per month. Which comes out to $19 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 78249, San Antonio, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
78240, San Antonio, TX	N/A	$1,152	$1,229	$1,210
78705, Austin, TX	$938	$1,000	$1,600	$1,299
78232, Hollywood Park, TX	$751	$810	$1,200	$1,033
78704, Austin, TX	$1,485	$1,751	$2,405	$2,200
78640, Kyle, TX	$1,198	$1,256	$1,714	$1,925
78745, Austin, TX	$1,199	$1,375	$1,599	$1,800
78701, Austin, TX	$2,204	$2,679	$3,863	$3,200
78741, Austin, TX	$1,074	$1,400	$1,870	$1,749
78666, San Marcos, TX	$1,395	$1,125	$1,450	$1,725
78660, Pflugerville, TX	N/A	$1,335	$1,600	$2,195

Frequently Asked Questions - 78249 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 78249, San Antonio, TX?

The average monthly rental price for 78249, San Antonio, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,269. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 78249, San Antonio, TX rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 78249, San Antonio, TX.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 78249, San Antonio, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $851 and an average price per square feet of $14.18. There are a total of 43 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 78249.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 78249, San Antonio, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,288 and an average price per square feet of $14.88. There are a total of 60 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 78249.

How have rent prices in 78249, San Antonio, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 78249, San Antonio, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.35%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.34%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 78249, San Antonio, TX?

A reasonable rent price in 78249, San Antonio, TX is around $1,015/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.