Average Rent in San Antonio, TX

Apartments & Houses by Size

Rentometer, Inc. | Data as of 11/14/2026

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Current rent in San Antonio (all property types)

  • $1,031 Studio
  • $1,091 1 Bedroom
  • $1,349 2 Bedroom
  • $1,763 3 Bedroom
  • $2,267 4+ Bedroom

San Antonioโ€™s rental market offers a vibrant mix of historic charm and modern convenience, making it a soughtโ€‘after destination for renters across Texas. From the bustling downtown core to the treeโ€‘lined streets of Alamo Heights, the city provides a wide array of housing styles that cater to young professionals, families, and retirees alike. Proximity to the iconic River Walk, bustling cultural districts, and a thriving culinary scene adds to the appeal, while newer developments near the Pearl District deliver contemporary living with easy access to parks, transit, and employment hubs.

Apartment options in San Antonio span a comfortable price spectrum. Studio units typically average just under $1,000 with median rents hovering around the same mark. Oneโ€‘bedroom apartments fall into the $1,200 range, while twoโ€‘bedroom units average near $1,450 and often see median rents in the low $1,300s. Larger threeโ€‘bedroom apartments generally sit close to $1,900, and fourโ€‘plus bedroom layouts reach the $2,050 mark, reflecting the cityโ€™s diverse familyโ€‘friendly offerings. Singleโ€‘family homes follow a comparable pattern: oneโ€‘bedroom houses average about $1,050, twoโ€‘bedroom homes around $1,500, threeโ€‘bedroom residences near $1,800, and larger fourโ€‘plus bedroom houses approach $2,200, providing ample space for growing households.

Neighborhoods such as Stone Oak, Southtown, and the historic King William district each bring distinct character and amenities, from upscale shopping and dining to quiet suburban streets and topโ€‘rated schools. Whether renters are drawn to the lively nightlife of the Entertainment District or the scenic trails along the San Antonio Missions, the cityโ€™s rental landscape delivers flexibility, affordability, and a welcoming community atmosphere that supports a high quality of life.

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San Antonio Rent by Property Type & Bedroom Count

Averages, medians, and ranges across recent rental listings

Property Type Bedrooms Average Median Min – Max 25th – 75th
Apartment Studio $1,084 $980 $750 – $1,616 $813 – $1,550
Apartment 1 Bedroom $1,102 $1,036 $675 – $1,950 $895 – $1,249
Apartment 2 Bedroom $1,381 $1,257 $803 – $2,850 $1,094 – $1,590
Apartment 3 Bedroom $1,645 $1,658 $950 – $2,385 $1,418 – $1,885
Apartment 4+ Bedroom $3,689 $2,000 $1,295 – $9,463 $1,605 – $9,463
House 1 Bedroom $1,001 $962 $685 – $1,550 $850 – $1,100
House 2 Bedroom $1,291 $1,250 $600 – $2,000 $1,125 – $1,475
House 3 Bedroom $1,778 $1,700 $999 – $3,995 $1,539 – $1,950
House 4+ Bedroom $2,202 $2,098 $1,350 – $5,400 $1,820 – $2,500

Current rent in San Antonio (all property types)

  • $1,031 Studio
  • $1,091 1 Bedroom
  • $1,349 2 Bedroom
  • $1,763 3 Bedroom
  • $2,267 4+ Bedroom
ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates: median gross rent $1,324

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Area Profile

Demographic & economic context for this area

Demographics

$65,056
Median household income
34.9
Median age
29.0%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
17.1%
Poverty rate
1,479,835
Population
554,581
Households

Housing

$235,700
Median home value
$4,122
Median property tax
1.61%
Effective property tax rate
47.8%
Renter share
9.5%
Vacancy rate
50.9%
Cost-burdened renters
612,901
Housing units
265,201
Renter households
8.9%
Rental vacancy rate
30.0%
Units in 5+ unit buildings
1985
Median year built

Investor ratios

Derived from the ACS medians above — the typical unit in this area, not a specific property

6.74%
Gross rent yield
14.8
Price-to-rent ratio
24.4%
Rent-to-income

Race & ethnicity

  • White 40.6%
  • Black 6.9%
  • Hispanic 64.6%
  • Asian 3.0%

Commute

24.5 min average

Rent trend & yield

Derived from Rentometer listings, trailing 365 days (computed Nov 14, 2026) and ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates

โ†“ -1.5%
Median rent, year over year
8.15%
Gross rent yield
29.5%
Rent-to-income
+20.8%
Asking rent vs. Census gross rent

New construction

Residential units permitted in 2025 (Census Building Permits Survey)

4,785
Units permitted
3,888
Single-family
897
Multi-family (2+ units)
866
5+ unit buildings (rental supply)
18.7%
Multi-family share (of units permitted)
โ†“ -23.5%
YoY vs. 2024

Economy

4.7%
Unemployment (July 2026)
โ†‘ trending up vs. 12mo ago
$1,341
Avg. weekly wage (Q4 2025)
โ†‘ 3.3% YoY
942,106
Avg. employment (Q4 2025)

Housing affordability

47.3%
Cost-burdened renters (paying >30% of income on housing)
23.2%
Severely cost-burdened (paying >50% of income on housing)
80.1%
Cost-burdened low-income renters (households at or below 50% of area median income)

Source: Rentometer listings (Rentometer listings, trailing 365 days (computed Nov 14, 2026)) ยท U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates ยท U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey, 2025 ยท U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, LAUS July 2026 ยท U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, QCEW Q4 2025 ยท HUD CHAS, CHAS 2018โ€“2022


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