City Report · FL

San Antonio

Pop. 1,446·180th most expensive in Florida·San Antonio rents are up 5.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,027/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
+$65
Falling (Monthly)
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San Antonio · $2,027
More expensive than 61% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,027/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$81,000/yr
Local median income
$94,342/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using San Antonio's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$1,860
4 BR+
$2,260
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,450/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,027 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$24,324/yr
At $2,027/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

San Antonio, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 41.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,446
Median income
$94,342
Median age
42.4
Renters
10.9%
Age distribution
20.8%
20.2%
25.6%
16.9%
16.5%
Under 1820.8%
18–3420.2%
35–5425.6%
55–6416.9%
65+16.5%
Gender
43.7%
56.3%
Male43.7%
Female56.3%
Race & ethnicity
90.2%
White90.2%
Black3.3%
Hispanic6%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
20.6%
34.5%
41.7%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma20.6%
Some college34.5%
Bachelor's+41.7%
Housing tenure
89.1%
Owner89.1%
Renter10.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How San Antonio, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$77,826 → $94,342
up 21.2%
Population
1,235 → 1,446
up 17.1%
Renter share
16.3% → 10.9%
-5.4 pts
Bachelor's+
37.1% → 41.7%
+4.6 pts

Household income in the area moved from $77,826 to $94,342 across the same window, up 21.2% versus 2021. The population has grown by 17.1% since 2021, moving from about 1,235 residents to roughly 1,446. Renters now make up 10.9% of households, compared with 16.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 41.7% of adults here, versus 37.1% in 2021.

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San Antonio rent by bedroom count

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About renting in San Antonio, FL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in San Antonio is $2,027/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,150/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,450/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,240/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,860/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($94,342/yr), San Antonio ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is San Antonio an affordable city for renters?

San Antonio is considered affordable for renters. At $2,027/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($94,342/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. San Antonio falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in San Antonio?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,027/mo in San Antonio. The local median household income is $94,342/yr, meaning the typical San Antonio household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in San Antonio?

Rent in San Antonio has increased 5.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does San Antonio rent compare to other cities in Florida?

San Antonio is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #180 out of 291 tracked cities at $2,027/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than San Antonio?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than San Antonio ($2,027/mo): Zephyrhills ($1,794/mo), Dade City ($1,796/mo).

What percentage of San Antonio residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 10.9% of San Antonio households are renters, while 89.1% are owner-occupied. San Antonio leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does San Antonio rent compare to the national average?

San Antonio's median rent of $2,027/mo is $65 (3%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #180 out of 291 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,027/mo, rent takes ~26% of San Antonio's median household income ($94,342/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

San Antonio 26%Benchmark 30%
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