Average Rent in San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX

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

San Antonio Central rentals average $1,080 for a studio rental to $973 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,198, or roughly $16 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 decreased by $210 (-17.17%) year-over-year from $1,221 to $1,012. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $326 (-28.94%) year-over-year from $1,125 to $800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $283 (-22.16%) year-over-year from $1,278 to $995. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $73 (-5.20%) year-over-year from $1,395 to $1,323. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $483 (32.95%) year-over-year from $1,466 to $1,950. 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 up by 13.52% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.79% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.54% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.28% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.49% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$24.12	$1,012	$1,221 (-17.17%)	$1,048 (-3.50%)
1 BR	$19.50	$800	$1,125 (-28.94%)	$1,043 (-23.32%)
2 BR	$16.16	$995	$1,278 (-22.16%)	$1,282 (-22.37%)
3 BR	$15.55	$1,323	$1,395 (-5.20%)	$1,582 (-16.39%)
4+ BR	$16.30	$1,950	$1,466 (32.95%)	$1,794 (8.66%)

Historical Rents in San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX

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Top Cities Near San Antonio Central

There are a total of 6 cities nearby San Antonio Central. The average rent in San Antonio Central is currently $1,593 per month. 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 San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX is Austin, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $1,999 per month.

Let's compare San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX is 3.59% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 20.18% more affordable. Two bedrooms in San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX are about 12.96% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 35.81% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near San Antonio Central, 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
Kyle, TX	$1,198	$1,280	$1,715	$1,875
Austin, TX	$1,311	$1,545	$1,850	$1,999

Top Neighborhoods Near San Antonio Central

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near San Antonio Central. Some of these neighborhoods include Hyde Park, North University, and Parker Lane. We've included all of these top 23 neighborhoods in or near San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX is currently around $2,087 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than San Antonio Central's average rent, which is only $1,198. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near San Antonio Central, Hyde Park 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 San Antonio Central. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hyde Park, Austin, TX	$875	$1,100	$1,950	$1,200
North University, Austin, TX	$850	$975	$1,550	$1,200
Parker Lane, Austin, TX	$701	$973	$1,500	$1,395
West University, Austin, TX	$1,045	$995	$1,600	$1,400
Hancock, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,195	$1,900	$1,545
Sweetbriar, Austin, TX	$1,514	$1,378	$1,775	$1,785
Garrison Park, Austin, TX	N/A	$885	$1,498	$1,895
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 San Antonio Central

There are a total of 11 counties located by San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX. Some of these counties include San Antonio Northeast, TX, San Antonio North, San Antonio, TX, and San Antonio Northwest, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,595. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of one county has 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 $2,900, Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX is the most expensive county by San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX is 8.66% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX is 19.62% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX is 15.05% 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 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
Austin, TX	$1,316	$1,553	$1,895	$1,995
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX	N/A	$1,315	$2,300	$2,900

Top Zipcodes Near San Antonio Central

There are a total of 18 zipcodes in or near San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,775. A total of 2 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 $1,184. That's at least $25 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX is $1,243 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,597 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
78249, San Antonio, TX	N/A	$851	$1,288	$1,269
78705, Austin, TX	$938	$1,000	$1,600	$1,299
78240, San Antonio, TX	N/A	$1,152	$1,229	$1,210
78218, San Antonio, TX	N/A	$691	$1,093	$1,073
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
78232, Hollywood Park, TX	$751	$810	$1,200	$1,033
78701, Austin, TX	$2,204	$2,679	$3,863	$3,200
78741, Austin, TX	$1,074	$1,400	$1,870	$1,749

Frequently Asked Questions - San Antonio Central Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,198. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do San Antonio Central, 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 San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,080 and an average price per square feet of $24.12. There are a total of 19 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in San Antonio Central.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $941 and an average price per square feet of $19.50. There are a total of 98 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in San Antonio Central.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,256 and an average price per square feet of $16.16. There are a total of 128 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in San Antonio Central.

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

Rent prices for rentals in San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.17%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.29%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX is around $958/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.