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 $994 for a studio rental to $1,018 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,128, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $446 (-30.96%) year-over-year from $1,440 to $994. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $296 (-22.88%) year-over-year from $1,292 to $997. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $302 (-20.60%) year-over-year from $1,464 to $1,163. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $248 (-16.09%) year-over-year from $1,543 to $1,295. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $521 (-32.62%) year-over-year from $1,598 to $1,077. 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 16.69% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.09% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.75% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.31% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.20% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$22.43	$994	$1,440 (-30.96%)	$1,270 (-21.73%)
1 BR	$19.10	$997	$1,292 (-22.88%)	$1,087 (-8.34%)
2 BR	$15.42	$1,163	$1,464 (-20.60%)	$1,317 (-11.71%)
3 BR	$13.79	$1,295	$1,543 (-16.09%)	$1,616 (-19.86%)
4+ BR	$11.54	$1,077	$1,598 (-32.62%)	$1,756 (-38.66%)

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 $1,658 per month. Our records show that San Antonio, TX, with an average rent of $1,215, 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 $1,900 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 1.69% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 40.20% more affordable. Two bedrooms in San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX are about 23.85% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 37.25% 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	$968	$1,025	$1,249	$1,215
Lockhart, TX	N/A	$1,345	$1,225	$1,493
San Marcos, TX	N/A	$1,125	$1,173	$1,650
New Braunfels, TX	$987	$1,553	$1,600	$1,665
Kyle, TX	$1,830	$1,700	$1,782	$1,850
Austin, TX	$1,508	$1,445	$1,775	$1,900

Top Neighborhoods Near San Antonio Central

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near San Antonio Central. Some of these neighborhoods include Babcock North, Parker Lane, and Hyde Park. We've included all of these top 25 neighborhoods in or near San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX is currently around $1,795 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than San Antonio Central's average rent, which is only $1,128. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near San Antonio Central, Babcock North has the most affordable average rent at $1,249 per month. Whereas, at $3,440 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
Babcock North, San Antonio, TX	N/A	$1,069	$1,299	$1,249
Parker Lane, Austin, TX	$865	$1,065	$1,443	$1,259
Hyde Park, Austin, TX	$925	$995	$1,613	$1,400
Pleasant Valley, Austin, TX	N/A	$975	$1,881	$1,495
Garrison Park, Austin, TX	$1,035	$899	$1,425	$1,550
Windsor Park, Austin, TX	$899	$1,094	$1,372	$1,571
Stone Oak, San Antonio, TX	N/A	$1,329	$1,583	$1,585
North University, Austin, TX	$788	$992	$1,850	$1,600
Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX	$1,115	$1,573	$1,882	$1,617
East Oak Hill, Austin, TX	$1,210	$1,280	$1,629	$1,639
West University, Austin, TX	$1,148	$975	$1,800	$1,650
Hancock, Austin, TX	$1,372	$1,195	$1,895	$1,794
South River City, Austin, TX	$1,553	$1,395	$2,000	$1,795
West Oak Hill, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,316	$1,695	$1,849
RMMA, Austin, TX	$977	$1,690	$1,900	$1,864
Sweetbriar, Austin, TX	$1,514	$1,564	$2,073	$1,911
Montropolis, Austin, TX	$1,099	$1,750	$1,950	$1,950
South Lamar, Austin, TX	$1,149	$1,700	$1,998	$1,964
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX	$1,585	$1,847	$2,645	$2,025
Old West Austin, Austin, TX	$1,681	$1,921	$2,600	$2,151
MLK-183, Austin, TX	$1,396	$1,504	$2,300	$2,200
MLK, Austin, TX	$1,965	$2,320	$2,499	$2,450
Central East Austin, Austin, TX	$1,425	$1,819	$2,682	$2,500
Zilker, Austin, TX	$1,808	$2,648	$2,800	$2,759
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$2,067	$2,552	$3,785	$3,440

Top Counties Near San Antonio Central

There are a total of 13 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 $1,573. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is San Antonio Northeast, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,163. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,795, 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 0.60% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX is 35.18% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX is 27.57% 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	$795	$891	$1,100	$1,163
San Antonio North, San Antonio, TX	$825	$1,025	$1,271	$1,240
San Antonio Northwest, TX	$1,015	$1,095	$1,316	$1,342
San Antonio West, TX	$1,366	$1,090	$1,467	$1,500
Seguin, TX	$1,385	$1,563	$1,402	$1,563
Schertz-Cibolo, TX	N/A	$1,065	$1,305	$1,573
New Braunfels, TX	$987	$1,500	$1,700	$1,665
San Marcos, TX	N/A	$1,393	$1,750	$1,704
Kyle-Buda, TX	$1,565	$1,700	$1,846	$1,933
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX	$1,450	$1,265	$1,800	$2,795

Top Zipcodes Near San Antonio Central

There are a total of 31 zipcodes in or near San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,622. A total of 5 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 $1,025 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,440 per month is 78701, Austin, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $977. That's at least $22 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 $1,212 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,519 per month. Which comes out to $17 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	$981	$1,065	$1,310	$1,285
78705, Austin, TX	$1,023	$1,100	$1,825	$1,650
78240, San Antonio, TX	$969	$1,027	$1,220	$1,220
78209, San Antonio, TX	$1,035	$1,103	$1,519	$1,383
78216, San Antonio, TX	$1,010	$975	$1,225	$1,176
78218, San Antonio, TX	N/A	$770	$1,081	$1,035
78704, Austin, TX	$1,553	$1,950	$2,398	$2,302
78229, San Antonio, TX	$825	$975	$1,144	$1,117
78640, Kyle, TX	$1,830	$1,700	$1,799	$1,885
78745, Austin, TX	$1,199	$1,343	$1,595	$1,800

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 $1,128. 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 $994 and an average price per square feet of $22.43. There are a total of 37 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 $995 and an average price per square feet of $19.10. There are a total of 177 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 $1,150 and an average price per square feet of $15.42. There are a total of 235 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 -0.31%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.23%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.16% 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 $902/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.