San Antonio, TX Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in San Antonio is $982, a 1% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $974.
Studio apartments in San Antonio rent for $702 a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $848 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,085.
Average Rent in San Antonio, TX
Last updated Sep 2018
| All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $982 | $702 | $848 | $1,085 | $1,377 |
| Y-o-Y Change | 1% | 4% | 1% | 1% | n/a |
| Average Apartment Size | 847 sq. ft. | 480 sq. ft. | 671 sq. ft. | 995 sq. ft. | 1,319 sq. ft. |
The average size for a San Antonio apartment is 847 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. A studio averages 480 sq. ft., while a one-bedroom apartment offers a more generous square footage: 671. 2-bedroom apartments in San Antonio have an average size of 995 sq. ft.
San Antonio, TX Apartment Rent Ranges
- < $50014%
- $501-$70054%
- $701-$1,00019%
- $1,001-$1,50013%
- $1,501-$2,0001%
San Antonio, TX Rent Trends
| Average Rent All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep / 2018 | $982 | $702 | $848 | $1,085 | $1,377 |
| Jan / 2018 | $982 | $702 | $848 | $1,085 | $1,375 |
| Sept / 2017 | $976 | $679 | $843 | $1,079 | $1,372 |
| May / 2017 | $974 | $674 | $841 | $1,077 | $1,371 |
| Jan / 2017 | $957 | $662 | $825 | $1,057 | $1,345 |
| Sept / 2016 | $960 | $658 | $827 | $1,064 | $1,360 |
| May / 2016 | $953 | $654 | $820 | $1,057 | $1,352 |
| Jan / 2016 | $933 | $634 | $802 | $1,032 | $1,336 |
| Sept / 2015 | $929 | $632 | $798 | $1,032 | $1,325 |
| May / 2015 | $912 | $613 | $781 | $1,010 | $1,310 |
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Average Rent in San Antonio, TX By Neighborhood
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| Average Rent | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood | All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds |
| Woodlawn Hills | $688 | $491 | $600 | $775 | $925 |
| University Park | $688 | $491 | $600 | $775 | $925 |
| Kelly - South San Pueblo | $718 | $551 | $631 | $804 | $982 |
| Mission San Jose | $719 | $525 | $600 | $792 | $1,075 |
| Gillette | $725 | $581 | $654 | $761 | $865 |
| City South | $727 | $581 | $657 | $779 | $882 |
| United Southwest | $730 | $546 | $648 | $834 | $1,059 |
| Meadow Village | $742 | $570 | $656 | $841 | $1,089 |
| Pecan Valley | $749 | $518 | $623 | $930 | $1,178 |
| Eastern Triangle | $758 | $575 | $614 | $776 | $989 |
| Prospect Hill | $779 | $621 | $715 | $870 | $1,080 |
| Ingram Hills | $779 | $532 | $687 | $884 | $1,045 |
| Greater Dellview | $799 | $545 | $710 | $940 | $1,174 |
| Balcones Heights | $799 | $545 | $710 | $940 | $1,174 |
| Woodbridge at Monte Viejo | $806 | $582 | $702 | $895 | $1,142 |
| West Commerce | $806 | $612 | $726 | $913 | $1,135 |
| Highland Park | $808 | $500 | $656 | $1,082 | $1,200 |
| Victor Braunig Lake | $822 | $583 | $722 | $905 | $1,139 |
| Highland Hills | $822 | $583 | $722 | $905 | $1,139 |
| Park Village | $831 | $587 | $759 | $935 | $1,003 |
| Fort Sam Houston | $833 | $587 | $759 | $935 | $1,011 |
| Camelot - East Village | $834 | $587 | $758 | $932 | $977 |
| Hillcrest | $836 | $612 | $747 | $951 | $1,101 |
| Castle Hills | $850 | $650 | $736 | $987 | $1,188 |
| Stinson Airport Vicinity | $852 | $588 | $750 | $934 | $1,151 |
| Arena District | $874 | $500 | $798 | $930 | $936 |
| Woodlands of Camino Real | $877 | $624 | $775 | $991 | $1,282 |
| Near Northwest San Antonio | $877 | $625 | $771 | $1,002 | $1,202 |
| North Central San Antonio | $891 | $616 | $778 | $1,007 | $1,282 |
| South Central San Antonio | $900 | $717 | $805 | $1,003 | $1,179 |
| Leon Valley | $916 | $668 | $788 | $1,049 | $1,305 |
| San Antonio International Airport | $918 | $660 | $803 | $1,019 | $1,367 |
| Valley Forge | $923 | $662 | $826 | $1,035 | $1,255 |
| Royal Ridge | $923 | $662 | $826 | $1,035 | $1,255 |
| Randolph Hills | $927 | $662 | $829 | $1,046 | $1,473 |
| Monterrey Village | $927 | $662 | $829 | $1,046 | $1,473 |
| Live Oak | $927 | $662 | $829 | $1,046 | $1,473 |
| Oakland Estates | $930 | $665 | $799 | $1,067 | $1,315 |
| Huebner - Leon Creeks | $930 | $665 | $799 | $1,067 | $1,315 |
| Potranco | $943 | $717 | $819 | $1,065 | $1,353 |
| Woodstone | $952 | $662 | $841 | $1,046 | $1,409 |
| Spring Creek | $952 | $662 | $841 | $1,046 | $1,409 |
| Whispering Oaks | $955 | $583 | $834 | $1,057 | $1,367 |
| Heritage | $973 | $712 | $846 | $1,104 | $1,413 |
| Guadalupe Westside | $1,001 | $749 | $919 | $1,459 | $2,611 |
| Olmos Park | $1,030 | $583 | $805 | $1,220 | $1,272 |
| Midtown San Antonio | $1,081 | $752 | $1,015 | $1,289 | $1,724 |
| Trophy Ridge | $1,082 | $662 | $947 | $1,245 | $1,637 |
| Roseheart | $1,096 | $1,044 | $954 | $1,164 | $1,474 |
| Shavano Park | $1,101 | $815 | $880 | $1,151 | $1,538 |
| Vance Jackson | $1,107 | $812 | $878 | $1,156 | $1,545 |
| Terrell Hills | $1,158 | $807 | $1,015 | $1,251 | $1,747 |
| Northeast Inner Loop | $1,158 | $807 | $1,015 | $1,251 | $1,747 |
| Mahncke Park | $1,158 | $807 | $1,015 | $1,251 | $1,747 |
| Alamo Heights | $1,158 | $807 | $1,015 | $1,251 | $1,747 |
| Encino Park | $1,162 | $1,044 | $1,000 | $1,277 | $1,571 |
| Northwest San Antonio | $1,183 | $864 | $943 | $1,240 | $1,621 |
| Stone Oak | $1,198 | $895 | $993 | $1,307 | $1,635 |
| Woodridge | $1,252 | $925 | $927 | $1,270 | $1,680 |
| Tanglewood | $1,252 | $925 | $927 | $1,270 | $1,680 |
| Oakmont Downs | $1,252 | $925 | $927 | $1,270 | $1,680 |
| Babcock North | $1,252 | $925 | $927 | $1,270 | $1,680 |
| River Road | $1,259 | $942 | $1,126 | $1,404 | $1,826 |
| The Dominion | $1,360 | $1,178 | $1,175 | $1,481 | $1,916 |
| Forest Crest | $1,360 | $1,178 | $1,175 | $1,481 | $1,916 |
| Nogalitos - South Zarzamora | $1,396 | $1,148 | $1,396 | $1,628 | $979 |
| Downtown San Antonio | $1,402 | $973 | $1,294 | $1,834 | $2,962 |
| Government Hill | $1,688 | $1,202 | $1,537 | $2,354 | $3,313 |
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The most affordable neighborhoods in San Antonio are University Park, where the average rent goes for $688/month, Woodlawn Hills, where renters pay $688/mo on average, and Kelly - South San Pueblo, where the average rent goes for $718/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Mission San Jose ($719), Gillette ($725), and City South ($727), where the asking prices are below the average San Antonio rent of $982/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in San Antonio are Nogalitos - South Zarzamora ($1,396), Downtown San Antonio ($1,402) and Government Hill ($1,688).
San Antonio | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Alamo Heights is 33% higher than in Arena District
$1,158
Alamo Heights rent is 18% higher than San Antonio average
| All rentals | $1,158 |
|---|---|
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bed | $1,015 |
| 2 Beds | $1,251 |
| 3 Beds | $1,747 |
$874
Arena District rent is 11% lower than San Antonio average
| All rentals | $874 |
|---|---|
| Studio | $500 |
| 1 Bed | $798 |
| 2 Beds | $930 |
| 3 Beds | $936 |
How Does San Antonio Compare to Nearby Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | $982 | 1% |
| Converse | $969 | 3% |
| Timberwood Park | $1,196 | 1% |
| Universal City | $848 | 0% |
| Universal City City | $848 | 0% |
| Schertz | $995 | -4% |
| Selma | $995 | -4% |
| Windcrest | $873 | 1% |
| Balcones Heights | $799 | 2% |
| Helotes City | $1,142 | 10% |
| Leon Valley | $916 | 0% |
For more information about the San Antonio rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
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- 802 Empresario Dr
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- 6311 Palmetto Way
- 3314 Valley Creek
- 14546 Rawhide Way San Antonio, TX 78254
The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all San Antonio apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.