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 $1,650, or roughly $24 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $147 (-11.65%) year-over-year from $1,262 to $1,115. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,275 (149.21%) year-over-year from $1,525 to $3,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $45 (2.47%) year-over-year from $1,829 to $1,875. 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 up by 35.99% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$25.48	$1,115	$1,262 (-11.65%)	$1,115 (0.01%)
1 BR	$25.04	$3,800	$1,525 (149.21%)	$1,409 (169.69%)
2 BR	$21.15	$1,875	$1,829 (2.47%)	$1,888 (-0.71%)
3 BR	$25.56	$3,395	$3,395 (0.00%)	$4,430 (-23.36%)

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 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that San Antonio, TX, with an average rent of $1,232, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX is Kyle, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $1,899 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 1.41% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 13.55% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX are about 23.31% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 47.72% 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	$969	$1,020	$1,242	$1,232
Lockhart, TX	N/A	$1,345	$1,250	$1,468
San Marcos, TX	$1,395	$988	$1,295	$1,650
New Braunfels, TX	$987	$1,569	$1,580	$1,665
Austin, TX	$1,275	$1,450	$1,750	$1,870
Kyle, TX	$1,565	$1,700	$1,758	$1,899

Top Neighborhoods Near Downtown San Antonio

There are a total of 28 neighborhoods in or near Downtown San Antonio. Some of these neighborhoods include North University, West University, and Hyde Park. We've included all of these top 28 neighborhoods in or near Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 28 neighborhoods in or near Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX is currently around $1,898 per month. A total of 8 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,898. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Downtown San Antonio's average rent, which is only $1,650. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Downtown San Antonio, North University has the most affordable average rent at $1,188 per month. Whereas, at $3,200 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
North University, Austin, TX	$880	$999	$1,550	$1,188
West University, Austin, TX	$1,145	$1,000	$1,573	$1,269
Hyde Park, Austin, TX	$875	$1,138	$1,695	$1,275
Parker Lane, Austin, TX	$701	$1,000	$1,535	$1,340
Pleasant Valley, Austin, TX	N/A	$975	$1,500	$1,498
Stone Oak, San Antonio, TX	N/A	$1,329	$1,583	$1,583
Hancock, Austin, TX	$1,372	$1,200	$1,895	$1,642
East Oak Hill, Austin, TX	$1,210	$1,438	$1,645	$1,650
Windsor Park, Austin, TX	$914	$1,595	$1,598	$1,720
Garrison Park, Austin, TX	$920	$899	$1,550	$1,795
South Lamar, Austin, TX	$1,177	$1,650	$1,925	$1,800
Sweetbriar, Austin, TX	$1,517	$1,460	$1,704	$1,843
North Loop, Austin, TX	$1,074	$1,360	$1,895	$1,895
West Oak Hill, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,371	$1,773	$1,895
South River City, Austin, TX	$1,300	$1,450	$2,350	$1,900
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX	$1,543	$1,837	$2,622	$1,966
Pecan Springs Springdale, Austin, TX	$1,720	$1,595	$1,495	$1,995
Montropolis, Austin, TX	$1,099	$1,750	$2,021	$2,012
Old West Austin, Austin, TX	$1,650	$1,946	$2,537	$2,044
RMMA, Austin, TX	$977	$1,908	$2,426	$2,167
Govalle, Austin, TX	$1,546	$1,766	$2,600	$2,193
MLK-183, Austin, TX	$1,396	$1,562	$2,100	$2,312
MLK, Austin, TX	$1,965	$2,310	$2,700	$2,450
West Austin, Austin, TX	$3,100	$1,717	$2,400	$2,550
Central East Austin, Austin, TX	$1,425	$1,900	$2,895	$2,600
Bouldin Creek, Austin, TX	$1,338	$2,215	$2,986	$2,650
Zilker, Austin, TX	$1,658	$2,530	$2,818	$2,751
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$2,067	$2,747	$3,850	$3,200

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 $1,585. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 8 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 $1,145. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,900, 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 10.40% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX is 17.55% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX is 25.73% 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	$1,012	$988	$1,200	$1,145
San Antonio Northeast, TX	$795	$936	$1,110	$1,201
San Antonio North, San Antonio, TX	$809	$1,026	$1,292	$1,249
San Antonio Northwest, TX	$1,015	$1,095	$1,324	$1,420
San Antonio West, TX	$1,366	$1,090	$1,461	$1,512
Seguin, TX	$1,315	$1,563	$1,320	$1,570
Schertz-Cibolo, TX	N/A	$1,065	$1,305	$1,600
New Braunfels, TX	$987	$1,552	$1,600	$1,665
San Marcos, TX	$1,395	$1,393	$1,716	$1,720
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX	N/A	$1,321	$1,750	$2,900

Top Zipcodes Near Downtown San Antonio

There are a total of 32 zipcodes in or near Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,620. A total of 18 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 $979. 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 $1,204 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,552 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	$714	$1,110	$1,075
78229, San Antonio, TX	$825	$990	$1,144	$1,117
78216, San Antonio, TX	$772	$975	$1,228	$1,155
78217, San Antonio, TX	$685	$920	$1,110	$1,110
78230, San Antonio, TX	N/A	$935	$1,160	$1,120
78240, San Antonio, TX	$969	$1,027	$1,220	$1,220
78233, San Antonio, TX	$792	$1,270	$1,100	$1,350
78251, San Antonio, TX	$1,229	$1,125	$1,459	$1,362
78232, Hollywood Park, TX	$751	$818	$1,200	$1,033

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 $1,650. 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 $1,617 and an average price per square feet of $25.04. 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 $1,875 and an average price per square feet of $21.15. There are a total of 20 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 -0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 1.49%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, 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 $1,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.