San Antonio, TX Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in San Antonio is $1,049, a 3% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in San Antonio, TX
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,049 | 3% | 855 sq. ft. |
The average size for a San Antonio, TX apartment is 855 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.
San Antonio, TX Apartment Rent Ranges
- $501-$70010%
- $701-$1,00043%
- $1,001-$1,50037%
- $1,501-$2,0007%
- > $2,0002%
San Antonio, TX Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households35%
- Owner-occupied Households64%
177,786 or 35% of the households in San Antonio, TX are renter-occupied while 320,008 or 64% are owner-occupied.
San Antonio, TX Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Nov / 2016 | Mar / 2017 | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Feb / 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | $964 | $961 | $979 | $982 | $982 | $999 | $1,013 | $1,018 | $1,043 | $1,041 | $1,049 |
| National | $1,340 | $1,337 | $1,368 | $1,371 | $1,374 | $1,408 | $1,417 | $1,422 | $1,458 | $1,466 | $1,468 |
Average Rent in San Antonio, TX By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Kelly - South San Pueblo | $758 |
| Woodlawn Hills | $765 |
| University Park | $765 |
| United Southwest | $780 |
| Pecan Valley | $781 |
| Meadow Village | $788 |
| Gillette | $793 |
| Dignowity Hill | $795 |
| City South | $798 |
| Eastern Triangle | $806 |
| Mission San Jose | $823 |
| Greater Dellview | $836 |
| Balcones Heights | $836 |
| Highland Park | $841 |
| Prospect Hill | $849 |
| Woodbridge at Monte Viejo | $852 |
| Ingram Hills | $853 |
| Victor Braunig Lake | $871 |
| Highland Hills | $871 |
| West Commerce | $874 |
| Castle Hills | $880 |
| Arena District | $887 |
| Fort Sam Houston | $890 |
| Park Village | $890 |
| Camelot - East Village | $891 |
| Windcrest | $905 |
| Kirby | $906 |
| Hillcrest | $909 |
| Stinson Airport Vicinity | $917 |
| Woodlands of Camino Real | $933 |
| Near Northwest San Antonio | $935 |
| North Central San Antonio | $950 |
| Leon Valley | $960 |
| Oakland Estates | $970 |
| Huebner - Leon Creeks | $970 |
| East Corridor | $973 |
| San Antonio International Airport | $974 |
| South Central San Antonio | $976 |
| Valley Forge | $990 |
| Royal Ridge | $990 |
| Randolph Hills | $996 |
| Monterrey Village | $996 |
| Live Oak | $996 |
| Potranco | $1,006 |
| Whispering Oaks | $1,013 |
| Thousand Oaks | $1,023 |
| Hill Country Village | $1,023 |
| Woodstone | $1,026 |
| Spring Creek | $1,026 |
| Guadalupe Westside | $1,056 |
| Heritage | $1,058 |
| Olmos Park | $1,114 |
| Roseheart | $1,128 |
| Shavano Park | $1,152 |
| Vance Jackson | $1,159 |
| Encino Park | $1,165 |
| Trophy Ridge | $1,172 |
| Midtown San Antonio | $1,178 |
| Terrell Hills | $1,213 |
| Northeast Inner Loop | $1,213 |
| Mahncke Park | $1,213 |
| Alamo Heights | $1,213 |
| Northwest San Antonio | $1,225 |
| Stone Oak | $1,233 |
| Woodridge | $1,296 |
| Tanglewood | $1,296 |
| Oakmont Downs | $1,296 |
| Babcock North | $1,296 |
| River Road | $1,339 |
| The Dominion | $1,429 |
| Forest Crest | $1,429 |
| Downtown San Antonio | $1,431 |
| Nogalitos - South Zarzamora | $1,442 |
| Cedar Creek | $1,532 |
| Government Hill | $1,726 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in San Antonio are Kelly - South San Pueblo, where the average rent goes for $758/month, University Park, where renters pay $765/mo on average, and Woodlawn Hills, where the average rent goes for $765/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from United Southwest ($780), Pecan Valley ($781), and Meadow Village ($788), where the asking prices are below the average San Antonio rent of $1,049/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in San Antonio are Nogalitos - South Zarzamora ($1,442), Cedar Creek ($1,532) and Government Hill ($1,726).
The most popular neighborhood in San Antonio is San Antonio International Airport, where there are 41 verified RENTCafé listings with an average rent of $974. Next up is Near Northwest San Antonio, where apartments go for $935/month, followed by Stone Oak with $1,233 If you’re looking to rent in San Antonio’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Northwest San Antonio, where renters pay $1,225 on average, and Eastern Triangle, where the average monthly rent is $806.
San Antonio | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Alamo Heights is 37% higher than in Arena District
Alamo Heights rent is 16% higher than San Antonio average
| Average Rent | $1,213 |
|---|
Arena District rent is 15% lower than San Antonio average
| Average Rent | $887 |
|---|
How San Antonio Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Houston | $1,118 | 2% |
| Dallas | $1,250 | 4% |
| Austin | $1,439 | 5% |
| San Antonio | $1,049 | 3% |
| Fort Worth | $1,128 | 3% |
| Irving | $1,206 | 5% |
| New Braunfels | $1,196 | 6% |
| Converse | $968 | -1% |
| Universal City | $896 | n/a |
| Cibolo | $952 | 3% |
| Timberwood Park | $1,232 | n/a |
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