Average Rent in San Antonio, TX

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Current Versus Historical San Antonio, TX Rents

San Antonio rentals average $751 for a studio rental to $2,397 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,177, or roughly $15 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 $440 (-36.70%) year-over-year from $1,198 to $759. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $425 (-34.40%) year-over-year from $1,235 to $810. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $539 (-33.12%) year-over-year from $1,628 to $1,089. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $5 (-0.29%) year-over-year from $1,605 to $1,600. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $489 (24.97%) year-over-year from $1,958 to $2,447. 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 7.37% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.46% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.60% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.50% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$18.53	$759	$1,198 (-36.70%)	$1,091 (-30.47%)
1 BR	$15.90	$810	$1,235 (-34.40%)	$1,161 (-30.25%)
2 BR	$14.93	$1,089	$1,628 (-33.12%)	$1,433 (-24.01%)
3 BR	$14.12	$1,600	$1,605 (-0.29%)	$1,701 (-5.94%)
4+ BR	$13.25	$2,447	$1,958 (24.97%)	$2,048 (19.46%)

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 $1,875 per month. Our records show that Lockhart, TX, with an average rent of $1,450, 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 $3,030 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 32.16% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 35.17% more affordable. Two bedrooms in San Antonio, TX are about 35.08% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 18.21% 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	$830	$1,100	$1,450
San Marcos, TX	$1,395	$1,163	$1,295	$1,675
New Braunfels, TX	$993	$1,033	$1,400	$1,725
Kyle, TX	$1,198	$1,289	$1,625	$1,875
Manor, TX	N/A	$1,570	$1,768	$1,950
Austin, TX	$1,395	$1,574	$1,850	$2,000
Lakeway, TX	N/A	N/A	$1,945	$3,030

Top Neighborhoods Near San Antonio

There are a total of 29 neighborhoods in or near San Antonio. Some of these neighborhoods include North University, Hyde Park, and Parker Lane. We've included all of these top 29 neighborhoods in or near San Antonio, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 29 neighborhoods in or near San Antonio, TX is currently around $2,029 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than San Antonio's average rent, which is only $1,177. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near San Antonio, North University has the most affordable average rent at $1,200 per month. Whereas, at $3,200 average rent per month, Downtown Austin is the most expensive neighborhood in or near San Antonio. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North University, Austin, TX	$825	$987	$1,598	$1,200
Hyde Park, Austin, TX	$909	$1,100	$1,925	$1,200
Parker Lane, Austin, TX	$701	$950	$1,497	$1,385
West University, Austin, TX	$995	$995	$1,600	$1,400
North Austin, Austin, TX	$985	$924	$1,300	$1,500
Hancock, Austin, TX	$1,615	$1,195	$1,848	$1,645
Brentwood, Austin, TX	$1,414	$1,173	$2,193	$1,707
Pleasant Valley, Austin, TX	$1,460	$1,356	$1,600	$1,827
Garrison Park, Austin, TX	N/A	$995	$1,550	$1,895
Sweetbriar, Austin, TX	$1,514	$1,403	$1,829	$1,900
South Lamar, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,600	$1,981	$1,969
Pecan Springs Springdale, Austin, TX	$1,661	$1,665	$1,845	$2,000
Windsor Park, Austin, TX	$1,802	$1,706	$2,190	$2,000
West Oak Hill, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,396	$1,650	$2,023
Montropolis, Austin, TX	$1,200	$1,370	$1,945	$2,029
Johnston Terrace, Austin, TX	$1,598	$1,873	$2,389	$2,074
North Loop, Austin, TX	$800	$1,248	$1,850	$2,100
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX	$1,599	$1,965	$2,553	$2,100
MLK, Austin, TX	$1,678	$1,786	$2,454	$2,238
Govalle, Austin, TX	$1,596	$1,817	$2,600	$2,257
MLK-183, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,549	$2,300	$2,279
Rosewood, Austin, TX	$1,519	$1,840	$2,500	$2,405
Holly, Austin, TX	$995	$2,029	$2,800	$2,459
RMMA, Austin, TX	N/A	$2,049	$3,115	$2,571
South River City, Austin, TX	$1,421	$1,745	$2,693	$2,573
Zilker, Austin, TX	$1,645	$2,070	$2,800	$2,649
Central East Austin, Austin, TX	$1,700	$1,870	$3,050	$2,650
Bouldin Creek, Austin, TX	$695	$2,062	$3,127	$2,766
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$1,999	$2,664	$3,863	$3,200

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 Northeast, TX, and San Antonio North, San Antonio, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,636. 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 Central, San Antonio, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,043. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,900, Southwest Travis, TX is the most expensive county by San Antonio, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in San Antonio, TX is 12.22% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in San Antonio, TX is 20.26% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in San Antonio, TX is 16.85% 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	$649	$810	$1,050	$1,043
San Antonio Northeast, TX	$927	$890	$1,100	$1,198
San Antonio North, San Antonio, TX	$759	$960	$1,345	$1,289
San Antonio Northwest, TX	$1,833	$891	$1,261	$1,377
Lockhart, TX	N/A	$830	$1,200	$1,525
San Antonio West, TX	N/A	$1,065	$1,412	$1,573
New Braunfels, TX	$993	$1,004	$1,400	$1,700
San Marcos, TX	$1,395	$1,131	$1,418	$1,717
Kyle-Buda, TX	$1,095	$1,299	$1,714	$1,950
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX	N/A	$1,308	$2,125	$2,700

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 $1,883.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,164. 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 $1,300 per month. Or in other words, $24 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,639 per month. Which comes out to $20 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	$840	$1,259	$1,240
78705, Austin, TX	$880	$1,000	$1,600	$1,300
78704, Austin, TX	$1,513	$1,756	$2,524	$2,388
78640, Kyle, TX	$1,198	$1,240	$1,600	$1,926
78745, Austin, TX	$1,301	$1,369	$1,639	$1,883
78701, Austin, TX	$1,999	$2,642	$3,877	$3,200
78741, Austin, TX	$1,074	$1,300	$1,732	$1,652
78666, San Marcos, TX	$1,395	$1,131	$1,450	$1,723
78130, New Braunfels, TX	$920	$1,033	$1,400	$1,725
78702, Austin, TX	$1,599	$1,837	$2,600	$2,316

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 $1,177. 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 $751 and an average price per square feet of $18.53. There are a total of 11 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 $860 and an average price per square feet of $15.90. There are a total of 189 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 $1,203 and an average price per square feet of $14.93. There are a total of 215 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 -0.37%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.34%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.33%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in San Antonio, TX is around $942/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.