Average Rent in San Antonio, TX

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Current Versus Historical San Antonio, TX Rents

San Antonio rentals average $794 for a studio rental to $1,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,195, or roughly $15 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $584 (-42.16%) year-over-year from $1,386 to $802. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $451 (-31.74%) year-over-year from $1,420 to $970. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $665 (-36.23%) year-over-year from $1,834 to $1,170. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $55 (3.37%) year-over-year from $1,632 to $1,687. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $385 (-17.63%) year-over-year from $2,184 to $1,799. 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 3.39% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.58% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.21% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.46% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.59% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $19.39 $802 $1,386 (-42.16%) $1,228 (-34.75%)
1 BR $17.35 $970 $1,420 (-31.74%) $1,301 (-25.46%)
2 BR $14.58 $1,170 $1,834 (-36.23%) $1,478 (-20.89%)
3 BR $14.75 $1,687 $1,632 (3.37%) $1,792 (-5.87%)
4+ BR $12.03 $1,799 $2,184 (-17.63%) $2,282 (-21.15%)

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 $1,925 per month. Our records show that Lockhart, TX, with an average rent of $1,608, 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 $2,997 per month.

Let's compare San Antonio, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in San Antonio, TX is 88.92% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 54.11% more affordable. Two bedrooms in San Antonio, TX are about 57.59% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.36% 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 $1,699 $1,345 $1,188 $1,608
San Marcos, TX N/A $995 $1,395 $1,700
New Braunfels, TX $1,500 $1,654 $1,828 $1,749
Manor, TX N/A $1,804 $1,750 $1,925
Kyle, TX $1,830 $1,830 $1,890 $1,950
Austin, TX $1,558 $1,464 $1,850 $1,950
Lakeway, TX N/A $981 $1,923 $2,997

Top Neighborhoods Near San Antonio

There are a total of 32 neighborhoods in or near San Antonio. Some of these neighborhoods include Lorrence Creek, St. Johns, and North University. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 32 total neighborhoods in or near San Antonio, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near San Antonio, TX is currently around $1,834 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,834. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than San Antonio's average rent, which is only $1,195. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near San Antonio, Lorrence Creek has the most affordable average rent at $810 per month. Whereas, at $3,387 average rent per month, Bouldin Creek is the most expensive neighborhood in or near San Antonio. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Lorrence Creek, San Antonio, TX $741 $774 $1,004 $810
St. Johns, Austin, TX $909 $1,145 $1,489 $1,195
North University, Austin, TX $1,025 $1,125 $1,775 $1,250
Parker Lane, Austin, TX $701 $1,050 $1,400 $1,250
Hyde Park, Austin, TX $970 $1,125 $1,513 $1,350
West University, Austin, TX $1,150 $1,200 $1,750 $1,413
North Austin, Austin, TX $1,130 $880 $1,295 $1,450
Pleasant Valley, Austin, TX $1,460 $1,000 $1,782 $1,503
Brentwood, Austin, TX $1,310 $1,495 $2,025 $1,600
Windsor Park, Austin, TX $1,580 $1,573 $1,500 $1,649
East Oak Hill, Austin, TX $1,240 $1,280 $1,690 $1,690
Garrison Park, Austin, TX $1,010 $912 $1,495 $1,698
Hancock, Austin, TX $1,471 $1,295 $2,025 $1,698
West Oak Hill, Austin, TX $1,600 $1,267 $1,580 $1,713
Johnston Terrace, Austin, TX $1,380 $1,742 $2,431 $1,955
South Lamar, Austin, TX $1,149 $1,681 $1,900 $2,000
North Loop, Austin, TX $986 $1,210 $1,705 $2,000
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX $1,577 $1,945 $2,505 $2,005
Montropolis, Austin, TX N/A $1,765 $2,050 $2,111
Old West Austin, Austin, TX $1,791 $1,982 $2,780 $2,117
RMMA, Austin, TX $1,830 $1,923 $2,407 $2,171
Govalle, Austin, TX $1,625 $1,838 $2,377 $2,193
Rosedale, Austin, TX $1,773 $1,679 $2,299 $2,300
Rosewood, Austin, TX $1,620 $2,000 $2,450 $2,322
MLK-183, Austin, TX $1,513 $1,692 $2,223 $2,414
MLK, Austin, TX $1,742 $2,310 $2,650 $2,450
Central East Austin, Austin, TX $1,584 $2,055 $2,867 $2,450
Zilker, Austin, TX $1,751 $2,707 $3,000 $2,805
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX $2,054 $2,774 $3,810 $3,270
Bouldin Creek, Austin, TX $2,275 $2,660 $4,500 $3,387

Top Counties Near San Antonio

There are a total of 13 counties located by 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 $1,634. 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 $1,047. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX is the most expensive county by San Antonio, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in San Antonio, TX is 22.04% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in San Antonio, TX is 41.58% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in San Antonio, TX is 29.31% 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 $770 $925 $1,046 $1,047
San Antonio Northeast, TX $950 $925 $1,066 $1,148
San Antonio North, San Antonio, TX $785 $976 $1,259 $1,267
Seguin, TX N/A $1,563 $1,370 $1,570
San Antonio Northwest, TX $969 $1,095 $1,631 $1,615
San Antonio West, TX $1,144 $1,139 $1,466 $1,634
New Braunfels, TX $1,500 $1,665 $1,828 $1,750
San Marcos, TX N/A $1,393 $1,500 $1,761
Kyle-Buda, TX $1,830 $1,700 $1,865 $2,000
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX N/A $1,326 $1,849 $3,000

Top Zipcodes Near San Antonio

There are a total of 25 zipcodes in or near San Antonio, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,761. One zipcode has 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 $831 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,270 per month is 78701, Austin, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,103. That's at least $27 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 $1,327 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,742 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 $981 $875 $1,406 $1,369
78705, Austin, TX $1,150 $1,200 $1,780 $1,450
78701, Austin, TX $2,054 $2,757 $3,907 $3,270
78240, San Antonio, TX $969 $998 $1,181 $1,420
78640, Kyle, TX $1,830 $1,860 $1,742 $1,990
78232, Hollywood Park, TX $741 $794 $1,004 $831
78704, Austin, TX $1,747 $1,901 $2,405 $2,650
78745, Austin, TX $1,020 $1,327 $1,595 $1,750
78702, Austin, TX $1,558 $1,916 $2,541 $2,295
78251, San Antonio, TX N/A $1,121 $1,440 $1,318

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 $1,195. 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 $794 and an average price per square feet of $19.39. There are a total of 43 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 $950 and an average price per square feet of $17.35. There are a total of 472 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 $1,160 and an average price per square feet of $14.58. There are a total of 435 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 -0.42%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.32%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.36%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in San Antonio, TX?
A reasonable rent price in San Antonio, TX is around $956/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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