San Antonio, TX Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in San Antonio is $1,045, a 4% increase compared to the previous year.
Average Rent in San Antonio, TX
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,045 | 4% | 853 sq. ft. |
The average size for a San Antonio, TX apartment is 853 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on apartment type. 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-$1,00044%
- $1,001-$1,50036%
- $1,501-$2,0006%
- > $2,0002%
San Antonio, TX Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households34%
- Owner-occupied Households65%
172,492 or 34% of the households in San Antonio, TX are renter-occupied while 321,768 or 65% are owner-occupied.
San Antonio, TX Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Jul / 2016 | Nov / 2016 | Mar / 2017 | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Sep / 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio, TX | $953 | $960 | $961 | $979 | $982 | $982 | $999 | $1,013 | $1,018 | $1,045 |
| National | $1,342 | $1,350 | $1,346 | $1,378 | $1,380 | $1,383 | $1,418 | $1,427 | $1,431 | $1,466 |
Average Rent in San Antonio, TX By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Woodlawn Hills | $747 |
| University Park | $747 |
| Kirby | $749 |
| Kelly - South San Pueblo | $763 |
| United Southwest | $780 |
| Mission San Jose | $783 |
| Meadow Village | $785 |
| Gillette | $794 |
| Pecan Valley | $795 |
| City South | $799 |
| Eastern Triangle | $817 |
| Highland Park | $832 |
| Ingram Hills | $837 |
| Prospect Hill | $837 |
| Greater Dellview | $840 |
| Balcones Heights | $840 |
| West Commerce | $862 |
| Woodbridge at Monte Viejo | $867 |
| Park Village | $875 |
| Fort Sam Houston | $876 |
| Camelot - East Village | $877 |
| Victor Braunig Lake | $883 |
| Highland Hills | $883 |
| Hillcrest | $889 |
| Castle Hills | $891 |
| East Corridor | $897 |
| Arena District | $897 |
| Windcrest | $908 |
| Near Northwest San Antonio | $920 |
| Stinson Airport Vicinity | $922 |
| Woodlands of Camino Real | $935 |
| North Central San Antonio | $949 |
| Leon Valley | $950 |
| Oakland Estates | $961 |
| Huebner - Leon Creeks | $961 |
| San Antonio International Airport | $972 |
| South Central San Antonio | $986 |
| Valley Forge | $1,000 |
| Royal Ridge | $1,000 |
| Potranco | $1,002 |
| Randolph Hills | $1,007 |
| Monterrey Village | $1,007 |
| Live Oak | $1,007 |
| Whispering Oaks | $1,008 |
| Thousand Oaks | $1,030 |
| Hill Country Village | $1,030 |
| Woodstone | $1,031 |
| Spring Creek | $1,031 |
| Heritage | $1,039 |
| Guadalupe Westside | $1,059 |
| Olmos Park | $1,084 |
| Midtown San Antonio | $1,128 |
| Roseheart | $1,130 |
| Shavano Park | $1,139 |
| Vance Jackson | $1,146 |
| Trophy Ridge | $1,162 |
| Encino Park | $1,178 |
| Terrell Hills | $1,194 |
| Northeast Inner Loop | $1,194 |
| Mahncke Park | $1,194 |
| Alamo Heights | $1,194 |
| Northwest San Antonio | $1,218 |
| Stone Oak | $1,244 |
| Woodridge | $1,276 |
| Tanglewood | $1,276 |
| Oakmont Downs | $1,276 |
| Babcock North | $1,276 |
| River Road | $1,301 |
| Downtown San Antonio | $1,411 |
| The Dominion | $1,415 |
| Forest Crest | $1,415 |
| Dignowity Hill | $1,441 |
| Cedar Creek | $1,461 |
| Nogalitos - South Zarzamora | $1,498 |
| Government Hill | $1,700 |
The most affordable neighborhoods in San Antonio are University Park, where the average rent goes for $747/month, Woodlawn Hills, where renters pay $747/mo on average, and Kirby, where the average rent goes for $749/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Kelly - South San Pueblo ($763), United Southwest ($780), and Mission San Jose ($783), where the asking prices are below the average San Antonio rent of $1,045/mo.
The most expensive neighborhoods in San Antonio are Cedar Creek ($1,461), Nogalitos - South Zarzamora ($1,498) and Government Hill ($1,700).
San Antonio | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Alamo Heights is 33% higher than in Arena District
Alamo Heights rent is 14% higher than San Antonio average
| Average Rent | $1,194 |
|---|
Arena District rent is 14% lower than San Antonio average
| Average Rent | $897 |
|---|
How Does San Antonio Compare to Nearby Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | $1,045 | 4% |
| Converse | $1,015 | 5% |
| Timberwood Park | $1,242 | 4% |
| Universal City | $893 | 5% |
| Universal City City | $893 | 5% |
| Live Oak | $1,007 | 9% |
| Schertz | $1,051 | 6% |
| Windcrest | $908 | 4% |
| Schertz City | $1,051 | 6% |
| Selma | $1,051 | 6% |
For more information about the San Antonio rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
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- South Side Living + Maker Spaces
- Country Oaks
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- 347 Ware Boulevard
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- Walnut Hill
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- City Summit
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- Boardwalk Med Center
- Tradewinds Apartments
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Most Expensive Listings on RENTCafé
- 2706 Lilac Court
- 11035 Stagwood Pass
- 7107 Elusive Pass
- 2643 Bluff Crossing
- 4002 Bur Oak Path
- 6418 Candleoak Circle
- 11422 Camp Creek Trail
- 106 Red Willow
- 4003 Big Horn Bend
- 11938 Cedar Grey
- 8027 Chisos Oak Dr
- 21119 Las Lomas Boulevard
- 8046 Silver Grove
- 449 Eastern Phoebe
- 11632 Hidden Terrace
- 5714 Grayson Cove
- 1343 Butler Dr
- 1731 Brandenburg Dr
- 1251 Ashbury Bay
- 17922 Via del Arbol, San Antonio, Texas 78257