San Antonio, TX Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in San Antonio is $976, a 2% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $960.
Studio apartments in San Antonio rent for $679 a month, while 1-bedroom apartments ask on average $843 a month; the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,079.
Average Rent in San Antonio, TX
Last updated Apr 2018
| All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $976 | $679 | $843 | $1,079 | $1,372 |
| Y-o-Y Change | 2% | 3% | 2% | 1% | 1% |
| Average Apartment Size | 847 sq. ft. | 474 sq. ft. | 670 sq. ft. | 991 sq. ft. | 1,317 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 474 sq. ft., while a one-bedroom apartment offers a more generous square footage: 670. 2-bedroom apartments in San Antonio have an average size of 991 sq. ft.
San Antonio, TX Apartment Rent Ranges
- < $50015%
- $501-$70056%
- $701-$1,00018%
- $1,001-$1,50010%
- $1,501-$2,0001%
San Antonio, TX Rent Trends
| Average Rent All rentals | Studio | 1 Bed | 2 Beds | 3 Beds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr / 2018 | $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 |
| Jan / 2015 | $889 | $603 | $761 | $985 | $1,287 |
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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 | $682 | $492 | $590 | $772 | $924 |
| University Park | $682 | $492 | $590 | $772 | $924 |
| Gillette | $718 | $573 | $654 | $757 | $837 |
| City South | $720 | $573 | $657 | $774 | $850 |
| Pecan Valley | $724 | $520 | $595 | $894 | $1,236 |
| Kelly - South San Pueblo | $725 | $560 | $634 | $807 | $982 |
| Eastern Triangle | $731 | $583 | $580 | $723 | $1,024 |
| United Southwest | $737 | $489 | $650 | $844 | $1,097 |
| Meadow Village | $747 | $570 | $658 | $841 | $1,075 |
| Prospect Hill | $769 | $611 | $698 | $865 | $1,092 |
| Ingram Hills | $774 | $531 | $680 | $877 | $1,060 |
| Greater Dellview | $794 | $583 | $709 | $926 | $1,154 |
| Balcones Heights | $794 | $583 | $709 | $926 | $1,154 |
| Arena District | $795 | $500 | $633 | $812 | $953 |
| West Commerce | $800 | $607 | $717 | $905 | $1,158 |
| Mission San Jose | $811 | $565 | $650 | $835 | $1,075 |
| Highland Park | $811 | $500 | $646 | $1,091 | $1,314 |
| Park Village | $818 | $545 | $747 | $925 | $986 |
| Woodbridge at Monte Viejo | $820 | $564 | $703 | $923 | $1,185 |
| Fort Sam Houston | $820 | $545 | $747 | $925 | $998 |
| Camelot - East Village | $822 | $545 | $747 | $921 | $985 |
| Hillcrest | $828 | $604 | $738 | $944 | $1,100 |
| Castle Hills | $839 | $713 | $734 | $969 | $1,161 |
| Victor Braunig Lake | $846 | $562 | $731 | $947 | $1,183 |
| Highland Hills | $846 | $562 | $731 | $947 | $1,183 |
| Near Northwest San Antonio | $870 | $617 | $765 | $993 | $1,203 |
| Stinson Airport Vicinity | $875 | $566 | $760 | $968 | $1,172 |
| Woodlands of Camino Real | $878 | $599 | $780 | $996 | $1,259 |
| North Central San Antonio | $891 | $596 | $779 | $1,014 | $1,257 |
| Leon Valley | $909 | $659 | $785 | $1,037 | $1,315 |
| South Central San Antonio | $918 | $700 | $808 | $1,035 | $1,204 |
| San Antonio International Airport | $920 | $648 | $808 | $1,022 | $1,368 |
| Oakland Estates | $923 | $657 | $796 | $1,055 | $1,320 |
| Huebner - Leon Creeks | $923 | $657 | $796 | $1,055 | $1,320 |
| Valley Forge | $932 | $689 | $858 | $1,011 | $1,279 |
| Royal Ridge | $932 | $689 | $858 | $1,011 | $1,279 |
| Randolph Hills | $936 | $689 | $862 | $1,023 | $1,507 |
| Monterrey Village | $936 | $689 | $862 | $1,023 | $1,507 |
| Live Oak | $936 | $689 | $862 | $1,023 | $1,507 |
| Potranco | $942 | $665 | $819 | $1,055 | $1,378 |
| Whispering Oaks | $956 | $613 | $840 | $1,048 | $1,346 |
| Heritage | $961 | $658 | $833 | $1,081 | $1,429 |
| Woodstone | $963 | $689 | $868 | $1,040 | $1,394 |
| Spring Creek | $963 | $689 | $868 | $1,040 | $1,394 |
| Guadalupe Westside | $981 | $727 | $891 | $1,445 | $2,749 |
| Olmos Park | $1,017 | $584 | $766 | $1,246 | $1,222 |
| Trophy Ridge | $1,029 | $637 | $880 | $1,182 | $1,612 |
| Shavano Park | $1,088 | $789 | $871 | $1,133 | $1,534 |
| Vance Jackson | $1,096 | $786 | $872 | $1,141 | $1,542 |
| Midtown San Antonio | $1,097 | $769 | $1,017 | $1,335 | $1,728 |
| Roseheart | $1,110 | $1,122 | $973 | $1,177 | $1,463 |
| Northwest San Antonio | $1,162 | $821 | $921 | $1,218 | $1,599 |
| Terrell Hills | $1,171 | $790 | $1,025 | $1,271 | $1,746 |
| Northeast Inner Loop | $1,171 | $790 | $1,025 | $1,271 | $1,746 |
| Mahncke Park | $1,171 | $790 | $1,025 | $1,271 | $1,746 |
| Alamo Heights | $1,171 | $790 | $1,025 | $1,271 | $1,746 |
| Stone Oak | $1,190 | $1,000 | $987 | $1,292 | $1,625 |
| Encino Park | $1,195 | $1,122 | $1,038 | $1,302 | $1,600 |
| Woodridge | $1,228 | $872 | $905 | $1,247 | $1,689 |
| Tanglewood | $1,228 | $872 | $905 | $1,247 | $1,689 |
| Oakmont Downs | $1,228 | $872 | $905 | $1,247 | $1,689 |
| Babcock North | $1,228 | $872 | $905 | $1,247 | $1,689 |
| River Road | $1,275 | $932 | $1,132 | $1,442 | $1,826 |
| The Dominion | $1,325 | $935 | $1,145 | $1,459 | $1,804 |
| Forest Crest | $1,325 | $935 | $1,145 | $1,459 | $1,804 |
| Downtown San Antonio | $1,373 | $871 | $1,264 | $1,906 | $3,075 |
| Nogalitos - South Zarzamora | $1,407 | $1,130 | $1,391 | $1,681 | $960 |
| Government Hill | $1,731 | $1,191 | $1,556 | $2,497 | $3,394 |
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The most affordable neighborhoods in San Antonio are University Park, where the average rent goes for $682/month, Woodlawn Hills, where renters pay $682/mo on average, and Gillette, where the average rent goes for $718/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from City South ($720), Pecan Valley ($724), and Kelly - South San Pueblo ($725), where the asking prices are below the average San Antonio rent of $976/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in San Antonio are Downtown San Antonio ($1,373), Nogalitos - South Zarzamora ($1,407) and Government Hill ($1,731).
San Antonio | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Alamo Heights is 47% higher than in Arena District
$1,171
Alamo Heights rent is 20% higher than San Antonio average
| All rentals | $1,171 |
|---|---|
| Studio | $790 |
| 1 Bed | $1,025 |
| 2 Beds | $1,271 |
| 3 Beds | $1,746 |
$795
Arena District rent is 19% lower than San Antonio average
| All rentals | $795 |
|---|---|
| Studio | $500 |
| 1 Bed | $633 |
| 2 Beds | $812 |
| 3 Beds | $953 |
How Does San Antonio Compare to Nearby Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | $976 | 2% |
| Converse | $978 | 1% |
| Schertz | $1,014 | 2% |
| Universal City | $837 | 2% |
| Universal City City | $837 | 2% |
| Selma | $1,014 | 2% |
| Timberwood Park | $1,189 | 0% |
| Kirby | $744 | 2% |
| Leon Valley | $909 | 0% |
| Live Oak | $936 | 9% |
| Windcrest | $883 | 2% |
For more information about the San Antonio rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
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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.