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San Antonio

Pop. 1,446·166th most expensive in Florida·San Antonio rents are up 5.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,070/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
+$105
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San Antonio · $2,070
More expensive than 63% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,070/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$83,000/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
Research median
$1,450/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,840/yr
At $2,070/mo median
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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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Local insights

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About renting in San Antonio, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in San Antonio is $2,070/mo as of July 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 5.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is San Antonio an affordable city for renters?

San Antonio is considered affordable for renters. At $2,070/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 $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,070/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 5.5% over the past year as of July 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 #166 out of 288 tracked cities at $2,070/mo.

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

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than San Antonio ($2,070/mo): Zephyrhills ($1,812/mo), Dade City ($1,831/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 $2,070/mo is $105 (5%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #166 out of 288 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,070/mo, rent takes ~26% of San Antonio's median household income ($94,342/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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