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Alamo Heights

Pop. 7,492·9th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Alamo Heights, TX
Median rent (all units)
$2,450/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.8%
vs US Median
+$488
Rising (Monthly)
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Alamo Heights · $2,450
More expensive than 78% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
16% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,450/mo, rent takes about 16% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$98,000/yr
Local median income
$183,088/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Alamo Heights's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$1,133
2 BR
$1,825
3 BR
$3,501
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,825/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,450 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

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$29,400/yr
At $2,450/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Alamo Heights, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 73.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,492
Median income
$183,088
Median age
40
Renters
25.9%
Age distribution
26.5%
15.3%
26.8%
13.8%
17.6%
Under 1826.5%
18–3415.3%
35–5426.8%
55–6413.8%
65+17.6%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
75.8%
20.7%
White75.8%
Black1.3%
Hispanic20.7%
Asian1.3%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
14.6%
73.3%
No HS diploma1.6%
HS diploma10.6%
Some college14.6%
Bachelor's+73.3%
Housing tenure
74.1%
25.9%
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Alamo Heights, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$152,188 → $183,088
up 20.3%
Population
7,360 → 7,492
up 1.8%
Renter share
26.3% → 25.9%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
72.8% → 73.3%
+0.5 pts

Median household income climbed from $152,188 to $183,088 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.3% shift. Census counts show Alamo Heights, TX adding about 132 residents over the five-year window, up 1.8% on net.

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By apartment size

Alamo Heights rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Alamo Heights. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Alamo Heights, TX

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Alamo Heights is $2,450/mo as of August 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,825/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,133/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,501/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($183,088/yr), Alamo Heights ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Alamo Heights an affordable city for renters?

Alamo Heights is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,450/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($183,088/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Alamo Heights falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Alamo Heights?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,450/mo in Alamo Heights. The local median household income is $183,088/yr, meaning the typical Alamo Heights household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Alamo Heights?

Rent in Alamo Heights has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Alamo Heights rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Alamo Heights is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #9 out of 267 tracked cities at $2,450/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Alamo Heights?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Alamo Heights ($2,450/mo): Windcrest ($1,123/mo), Universal City ($1,137/mo), Selma ($1,297/mo).

What percentage of Alamo Heights residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.9% of Alamo Heights households are renters, while 74.1% are owner-occupied. Alamo Heights leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Alamo Heights rent compare to the national average?

Alamo Heights's median rent of $2,450/mo is $488 (25%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #9 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,450/mo, rent takes ~16% of Alamo Heights's median household income ($183,088/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Alamo Heights 16%Benchmark 30%
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