Average Rent in San Antonio, TX

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Current Versus Historical San Antonio, TX Rents

San Antonio rentals average $975 for a studio rental to $1,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,227, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $426 (-36.17%) year-over-year from $1,177 to $751. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $372 (-30.46%) year-over-year from $1,220 to $849. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $475 (-30.81%) year-over-year from $1,541 to $1,066. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $4 (-0.25%) year-over-year from $1,677 to $1,673. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $995 (56.70%) year-over-year from $1,755 to $2,750. 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 16.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.69% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.84% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.44% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 32.53% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$21.83	$751	$1,177 (-36.17%)	$1,161 (-35.29%)
1 BR	$17.95	$849	$1,220 (-30.46%)	$1,165 (-27.15%)
2 BR	$15.21	$1,066	$1,541 (-30.81%)	$1,455 (-26.71%)
3 BR	$13.81	$1,673	$1,677 (-0.25%)	$1,678 (-0.35%)
4+ BR	$11.82	$2,750	$1,755 (56.70%)	$2,007 (37.04%)

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 $1,846 per month. Our records show that Lockhart, TX, with an average rent of $1,485, 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 $2,925 per month.

Let's compare San Antonio, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 46.99% more affordable. Two bedrooms in San Antonio, TX are about 39.31% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 19.47% 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	$1,345	$1,250	$1,485
New Braunfels, TX	$987	$1,568	$1,590	$1,600
San Marcos, TX	N/A	$1,125	$1,250	$1,650
Kyle, TX	$1,830	$1,700	$1,740	$1,846
Manor, TX	N/A	$1,804	$2,009	$1,860
Austin, TX	$1,412	$1,514	$1,800	$1,900
Lakeway, TX	N/A	$981	$2,023	$2,925

Top Neighborhoods Near San Antonio

There are a total of 32 neighborhoods in or near San Antonio. Some of these neighborhoods include Babcock North, Hyde Park, and Parker Lane. 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 $1,754 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than San Antonio's average rent, which is only $1,227. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near San Antonio, 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. 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
Hyde Park, Austin, TX	$912	$975	$1,500	$1,250
Parker Lane, Austin, TX	$865	$1,070	$1,465	$1,295
Highland, Austin, TX	$1,168	$1,400	$1,899	$1,400
St. Johns, Austin, TX	$819	$950	$1,250	$1,400
Brentwood, Austin, TX	$1,400	$1,400	$1,695	$1,476
North Austin, Austin, TX	$985	$992	$1,300	$1,495
Garrison Park, Austin, TX	$775	$810	$1,345	$1,499
North Loop, Austin, TX	$1,400	$1,415	$2,110	$1,547
Stone Oak, San Antonio, TX	N/A	$1,329	$1,583	$1,583
Downtown San Antonio, San Antonio, TX	$1,115	$1,573	$1,882	$1,583
Windsor Park, Austin, TX	$899	$1,595	$1,500	$1,600
West University, Austin, TX	$995	$963	$1,873	$1,650
East Oak Hill, Austin, TX	$1,240	$1,470	$1,668	$1,693
Hancock, Austin, TX	$1,372	$1,195	$1,895	$1,695
North University, Austin, TX	$825	$999	$1,900	$1,750
South River City, Austin, TX	$1,553	$1,350	$1,995	$1,773
Crestview, Austin, TX	$1,267	$1,714	$1,875	$1,849
West Oak Hill, Austin, TX	N/A	$1,464	$1,710	$1,894
Sweetbriar, Austin, TX	$1,517	$1,700	$2,093	$1,923
South Lamar, Austin, TX	$1,149	$1,703	$1,990	$1,962
Montropolis, Austin, TX	$1,099	$1,775	$1,965	$1,995
RMMA, Austin, TX	$977	$1,890	$2,335	$2,000
East Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX	$1,570	$1,901	$2,691	$2,148
Old West Austin, Austin, TX	$1,681	$1,968	$2,694	$2,240
Govalle, Austin, TX	$1,590	$1,807	$2,629	$2,359
MLK, Austin, TX	$1,745	$2,343	$2,747	$2,435
Central East Austin, Austin, TX	$1,530	$1,819	$2,810	$2,522
Zilker, Austin, TX	$1,808	$2,484	$2,818	$2,707
Downtown Austin, Austin, TX	$2,240	$2,815	$3,786	$3,440

Top Counties Near San Antonio

There are a total of 14 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 $1,566. That's roughly around $16 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 $1,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,798, Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX is the most expensive county by San Antonio, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in San Antonio, TX is 2.64% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in San Antonio, TX is 26.70% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in San Antonio, TX is 14.79% 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	$1,034	$998	$1,225	$1,150
San Antonio Northeast, TX	$904	$888	$1,110	$1,150
San Antonio North, San Antonio, TX	$817	$1,030	$1,296	$1,245
San Antonio Northwest, TX	$1,015	$1,095	$1,316	$1,322
San Antonio West, TX	$1,366	$1,090	$1,466	$1,503
Schertz-Cibolo, TX	N/A	$1,065	$1,313	$1,550
Seguin, TX	$1,385	$1,563	$1,402	$1,583
New Braunfels, TX	$987	$1,550	$1,650	$1,600
San Marcos, TX	N/A	$1,393	$1,761	$1,713
Dripping Springs-Wimberley, TX	$1,450	$1,265	$1,795	$2,798

Top Zipcodes Near San Antonio

There are a total of 33 zipcodes in or near San Antonio, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,595. A total of 8 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 $23 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 $1,285 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,585 per month. Which comes out to $17 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	$1,065	$1,310	$1,279
78240, San Antonio, TX	$969	$1,018	$1,220	$1,220
78705, Austin, TX	$995	$1,100	$1,898	$1,690
78216, San Antonio, TX	$809	$975	$1,232	$1,200
78229, San Antonio, TX	$825	$960	$1,195	$1,117
78230, San Antonio, TX	N/A	$930	$1,140	$1,109
78232, Hollywood Park, TX	$751	$818	$1,200	$1,025
78218, San Antonio, TX	N/A	$770	$1,085	$1,035
78704, Austin, TX	$1,519	$1,949	$2,355	$2,279
78251, San Antonio, TX	$1,229	$1,125	$1,459	$1,362

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 $1,227. 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 $975 and an average price per square feet of $21.83. There are a total of 54 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 $1,030 and an average price per square feet of $17.95. There are a total of 622 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 $1,249 and an average price per square feet of $15.21. There are a total of 818 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 -0.36%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.30%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.31%, 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 $982/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.