Average Rent in Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

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Current Versus Historical Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX Rents

Downtown San Antonio rentals average $1,115 for a studio rental to $3,395 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,733, or roughly $24 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $294 (-20.87%) year-over-year from $1,409 to $1,115. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $30 (1.82%) year-over-year from $1,621 to $1,650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $14 (-0.71%) year-over-year from $1,905 to $1,891. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $3,395 to $3,395. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,750 to $1,750. 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 20.58% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.44% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 22.86% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$25.48	$1,115	$1,409 (-20.87%)	$1,297 (-14.02%)
1 BR	$25.63	$1,650	$1,621 (1.82%)	$1,600 (3.10%)
2 BR	$21.15	$1,891	$1,905 (-0.71%)	$1,875 (0.84%)
3 BR	$25.56	$3,395	$3,395 (0.00%)	$4,322 (-21.45%)

Historical Rents in Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

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Top Cities Near Downtown San Antonio

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Downtown San Antonio. The average rent in Downtown San Antonio is currently $1,658 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that San Antonio, TX, with an average rent of $1,223, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX is Austin, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $1,930 per month.

Let's compare Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX is 12.35% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 17.12% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX are about 23.84% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 47.79% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Antonio, TX	$968	$1,019	$1,231	$1,223
Lockhart, TX	N/A	$1,345	$1,225	$1,485
San Marcos, TX	N/A	$1,000	$1,198	$1,650
New Braunfels, TX	$987	$1,561	$1,650	$1,665
Kyle, TX	$1,830	$1,830	$1,799	$1,860
Austin, TX	$1,534	$1,410	$1,750	$1,930

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown San Antonio

There are a total of 26 neighborhoods in or near Downtown San Antonio. Some of these neighborhoods include Hyde Park, Babcock North, and Parker Lane. We've included all of these top 26 neighborhoods in or near Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 26 neighborhoods in or near Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX is currently around $1,926 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only sixteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,926. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Downtown San Antonio's average rent, which is only $1,733. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown San Antonio, Hyde Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,200 per month. Whereas, at $3,460 average rent per month, Downtown Austin is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Downtown San Antonio. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hyde Park, Austin, TX	$912	$998	$1,500	$1,200
Babcock North, San Antonio, TX	N/A	$1,069	$1,299	$1,249
Parker Lane, Austin, TX	$865	$1,065	$1,445	$1,265
North University, Austin, TX	$825	$999	$1,675	$1,450
West University, Austin, TX	$1,200	$980	$1,693	$1,495
Pleasant Valley, Austin, TX	N/A	$975	$1,881	$1,495
Garrison Park, Austin, TX	$920	$899	$1,424	$1,563
Windsor Park, Austin, TX	$914	$1,097	$1,349	$1,583
Stone Oak, San Antonio, TX	N/A	$1,408	$1,655	$1,617
East Oak Hill, Austin, TX	$1,210	$1,294	$1,629	$1,639
Hancock, Austin, TX	$1,372	$1,200	$1,845	$1,740
West Oak Hill, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,314	$1,695	$1,877
South River City, Austin, TX	$1,553	$1,438	$2,050	$1,902
Sweetbriar, Austin, TX	$1,840	$1,564	$2,095	$1,949
South Lamar, Austin, TX	$1,149	$1,700	$2,000	$1,957
North Loop, Austin, TX	$1,074	$1,258	$2,062	$1,960
Montropolis, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,850	$1,950	$2,000
RMMA, Austin, TX	$977	$1,724	$2,235	$2,032
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX	$1,564	$1,850	$2,668	$2,075
Old West Austin, Austin, TX	$1,681	$1,895	$2,865	$2,207
MLK-183, Austin, TX	$1,396	$1,504	$2,400	$2,300
MLK, Austin, TX	$1,965	$2,343	$2,537	$2,450
Govalle, Austin, TX	$1,486	$1,724	$2,464	$2,464
Central East Austin, Austin, TX	$1,425	$1,750	$2,895	$2,511
Zilker, Austin, TX	$1,855	$2,565	$2,800	$2,707
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$2,067	$2,490	$3,785	$3,460

Top Counties Near Downtown San Antonio

There are a total of 14 counties located by Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. Some of these counties include San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX, San Antonio Northeast, TX, and San Antonio North, San Antonio, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,581. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,133. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,798, Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX is the most expensive county by Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX is 10.56% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX is 26.97% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX is 26.39% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX	$1,029	$986	$1,143	$1,133
San Antonio Northeast, TX	$685	$878	$1,085	$1,165
San Antonio North, San Antonio, TX	$817	$1,004	$1,240	$1,235
San Antonio Northwest, TX	$995	$1,095	$1,320	$1,360
San Antonio West, TX	$1,366	$1,125	$1,464	$1,550
Seguin, TX	$1,385	$1,563	$1,270	$1,563
Schertz-Cibolo, TX	N/A	$1,025	$1,297	$1,599
New Braunfels, TX	$987	$1,525	$1,700	$1,665
San Marcos, TX	N/A	$1,393	$1,650	$1,698
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX	$1,495	$1,258	$1,800	$2,798

Top Zipcodes Near Downtown San Antonio

There are a total of 29 zipcodes in or near Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,640. A total of 20 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 $962 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,455 per month is 78701, Austin, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $981. That's at least $23 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX is $1,245 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,555 per month. Which comes out to $17 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
78209, San Antonio, TX	$1,035	$1,103	$1,519	$1,392
78218, San Antonio, TX	N/A	$773	$1,077	$1,035
78229, San Antonio, TX	$825	$990	$1,162	$1,125
78216, San Antonio, TX	$1,010	$975	$1,225	$1,176
78217, San Antonio, TX	$685	$925	$1,110	$1,110
78230, San Antonio, TX	N/A	$930	$1,135	$1,102
78240, San Antonio, TX	$969	$1,053	$1,229	$1,239
78233, San Antonio, TX	$680	$1,309	$1,050	$1,303
78251, San Antonio, TX	$1,229	$1,125	$1,453	$1,420
78232, Hollywood Park, TX	$741	$810	$1,198	$962

Frequently Asked Questions - Downtown San Antonio Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,733. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Downtown San Antonio, 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 Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,115 and an average price per square feet of $25.48. There are a total of 10 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown San Antonio.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,662 and an average price per square feet of $25.63. There are a total of 30 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown San Antonio.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,891 and an average price per square feet of $21.15. There are a total of 18 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Downtown San Antonio.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.21%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX is around $1,386/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.