Average Rent in San Antonio, TX

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Current Versus Historical San Antonio, TX Rents

San Antonio rentals average $747 for a studio rental to $2,175 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,065, or roughly $14 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $654 (-46.54%) year-over-year from $1,405 to $751. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $600 (-42.24%) year-over-year from $1,420 to $820. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $831 (-43.25%) year-over-year from $1,921 to $1,090. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $266 (16.39%) year-over-year from $1,622 to $1,888. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $290 (14.09%) year-over-year from $2,059 to $2,349. 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 8.45% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.53% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.02% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.21% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.43% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$18.00	$751	$1,405 (-46.54%)	$1,198 (-37.33%)
1 BR	$14.52	$820	$1,420 (-42.24%)	$1,308 (-37.32%)
2 BR	$13.95	$1,090	$1,921 (-43.25%)	$1,514 (-27.99%)
3 BR	$14.88	$1,888	$1,622 (16.39%)	$1,742 (8.37%)
4+ BR	$12.70	$2,349	$2,059 (14.09%)	$2,132 (10.20%)

Historical Rents in San Antonio, TX

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Top Cities Near San Antonio

There are a total of 7 cities nearby San Antonio. The average rent in San Antonio is currently $1,932 per month. Our records show that Lockhart, TX, with an average rent of $1,495, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near San Antonio, TX is Lakeway, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,295 per month.

Let's compare San Antonio, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 28.38% more affordable. Two bedrooms in San Antonio, TX are about 40.88% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.29% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near San Antonio, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lockhart, TX	N/A	$890	$1,200	$1,495
San Marcos, TX	$1,395	$950	$1,284	$1,673
New Braunfels, TX	N/A	$1,054	$1,525	$1,838
Kyle, TX	$1,250	$1,100	$1,698	$1,932
Austin, TX	$1,400	$1,300	$1,795	$2,000
Manor, TX	N/A	$1,375	$1,245	$2,000
Lakeway, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,775	$3,295

Top Neighborhoods Near San Antonio

There are a total of 28 neighborhoods in or near San Antonio. Some of these neighborhoods include St. Johns, Parker Lane, and North University. We've included all of these top 28 neighborhoods in or near San Antonio, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 28 neighborhoods in or near San Antonio, TX is currently around $2,006 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than San Antonio's average rent, which is only $1,065. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near San Antonio, St. Johns has the most affordable average rent at $1,195 per month. Whereas, at $3,334 average rent per month, RMMA is the most expensive neighborhood in or near San Antonio. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
St. Johns, Austin, TX	$987	$1,147	$1,500	$1,195
Parker Lane, Austin, TX	$701	$997	$1,463	$1,252
North University, Austin, TX	$890	$1,100	$1,750	$1,267
Hyde Park, Austin, TX	$900	$1,158	$1,850	$1,375
Pleasant Valley, Austin, TX	$1,460	$1,125	$1,550	$1,413
Westgate, Austin, TX	$650	$1,149	$1,498	$1,484
North Austin, Austin, TX	$985	$899	$1,373	$1,498
West University, Austin, TX	$995	$1,150	$1,725	$1,500
Brentwood, Austin, TX	$1,332	$1,485	$1,850	$1,616
Hancock, Austin, TX	$1,575	$1,200	$1,825	$1,695
West Oak Hill, Austin, TX	$1,250	$1,250	$1,560	$1,921
South Lamar, Austin, TX	$1,074	$1,654	$1,850	$1,925
Garrison Park, Austin, TX	$995	$885	$1,495	$2,000
North Loop, Austin, TX	$1,020	$1,375	$1,850	$2,000
Windsor Park, Austin, TX	$2,009	$1,661	$1,750	$2,012
Sweetbriar, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,115	$1,945	$2,100
Johnston Terrace, Austin, TX	$1,797	$1,810	$2,420	$2,195
South River City, Austin, TX	$1,394	$1,495	$2,195	$2,198
Montropolis, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,410	$2,010	$2,198
Govalle, Austin, TX	$1,626	$1,824	$2,531	$2,354
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX	$1,642	$1,952	$2,598	$2,400
MLK-183, Austin, TX	$1,630	$1,574	$2,175	$2,500
Zilker, Austin, TX	$1,715	$1,800	$2,761	$2,581
Rosewood, Austin, TX	$1,525	$1,937	$2,820	$2,700
Central East Austin, Austin, TX	N/A	$2,250	$2,912	$2,867
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$2,210	$2,774	$4,160	$3,259
Bouldin Creek, Austin, TX	$2,699	$1,650	$4,301	$3,300
RMMA, Austin, TX	$2,119	$2,564	$3,200	$3,334

Top Counties Near San Antonio

There are a total of 12 counties located by San Antonio, TX. Some of these counties include San Antonio Central, San Antonio, TX, San Antonio North, San Antonio, TX, and San Antonio Northeast, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,724. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 2 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 $946. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,300, Southwest Travis, TX is the most expensive county by San Antonio, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in San Antonio, TX is 18.04% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in San Antonio, TX is 11.72% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in San Antonio, TX is 18.08% 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 Central, San Antonio, TX	$650	$825	$988	$946
San Antonio North, San Antonio, TX	$759	$810	$962	$981
San Antonio Northeast, TX	$1,005	$859	$1,029	$1,099
Lockhart, TX	$650	$830	$1,200	$1,550
San Antonio Northwest, TX	N/A	$840	$1,290	$1,649
San Antonio West, TX	N/A	$897	$1,100	$1,699
San Marcos, TX	$1,395	$938	$1,267	$1,750
New Braunfels, TX	N/A	$1,054	$1,525	$1,800
Kyle-Buda, TX	$1,250	$1,102	$1,676	$2,000
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX	$1,250	$1,363	$1,857	$2,950

Top Zipcodes Near San Antonio

There are a total of 17 zipcodes in or near San Antonio, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,850.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,049. 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 San Antonio, TX is $1,175 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,698 per month. Which comes out to $19 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 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	$821	$1,259	$1,314
78705, Austin, TX	$995	$1,175	$1,700	$1,450
78704, Austin, TX	$1,350	$1,473	$2,300	$2,495
78640, Kyle, TX	$1,250	$1,100	$1,595	$1,995
78745, Austin, TX	$650	$1,149	$1,600	$1,850
78701, Austin, TX	$2,210	$2,775	$4,180	$3,200
78741, Austin, TX	$741	$1,111	$1,698	$1,643
78666, San Marcos, TX	$1,395	$938	$1,295	$1,750
78130, New Braunfels, TX	N/A	$1,054	$1,525	$1,800
78702, Austin, TX	$1,620	$1,928	$2,668	$2,561

Frequently Asked Questions - San Antonio Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for San Antonio, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,065. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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, TX.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $747 and an average price per square feet of $18.00. There are a total of 22 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in San Antonio.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $821 and an average price per square feet of $14.52. There are a total of 173 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in San Antonio.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,083 and an average price per square feet of $13.95. There are a total of 138 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in San Antonio.

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

Rent prices for rentals in San Antonio, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.47%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.42%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.43%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in San Antonio, TX is around $852/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.