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City Report · TX

San Antonio

Pop. 1,479,835·214th most expensive in Texas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,382/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$583
Rising (Monthly)
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San Antonio · $1,382
More affordable than 83% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
70/100
Good value
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Rents are 10% below what San Antonio's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,382/mo
Expected by trend
$1,535/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,147
1 BR
$1,266
2 BR
$1,543
3 BR
$1,959
4 BR+
$2,304
Research median
$1,543/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
$16,584/yr
At $1,382/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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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 (+0.2% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

San Antonio, TX is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 29% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,479,835
Median income
$65,056
Median age
34.9
Renters
47.8%
Age distribution
23.6%
26.6%
25.7%
13.4%
Under 1823.6%
18–3426.6%
35–5425.7%
55–6410.7%
65+13.4%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
40.6%
64.6%
White40.6%
Black6.9%
Hispanic64.6%
Asian3%
Education (25+)
15.4%
26.1%
29.6%
29%
No HS diploma15.4%
HS diploma26.1%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+29%
Housing tenure
52.2%
47.8%
Owner52.2%
Renter47.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,218 → $1,382
up 13.5%
Income
$55,084 → $65,056
up 18.1%
Population
1,434,540 → 1,479,835
up 3.2%
Renter share
47.7% → 47.8%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
27.3% → 29%
+1.7 pts
Median age
33.9 → 34.9
+1.0 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in San Antonio, TX has increased by $164 per month, settling near $1,382 after starting the period at $1,218. On the earnings side, the typical household in San Antonio, TX now reports about $65,056, up from $55,084 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 4.6 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 1,434,540 to 1,479,835 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and San Antonio, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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By apartment size

San Antonio rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in San Antonio. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in San Antonio, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in San Antonio is $1,382/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,147/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,543/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,266/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,959/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($65,056/yr), San Antonio ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is San Antonio an affordable city for renters?

San Antonio is considered affordable for renters. At $1,382/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($65,056/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 $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,382/mo in San Antonio. The local median household income is $65,056/yr, meaning the typical San Antonio household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in San Antonio?

Rent in San Antonio has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of July 2026.

Which San Antonio neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in San Antonio are 78214 ($978/mo), 78230 ($1,094/mo), and 78217 ($1,101/mo). Citywide, the median rent in San Antonio is $1,382/mo.

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

San Antonio is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #214 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,382/mo.

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

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than San Antonio ($1,382/mo): Universal City ($1,115/mo), Windcrest ($1,200/mo), Selma ($1,314/mo).

What percentage of San Antonio residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.8% of San Antonio households are renters, while 52.2% 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 $1,382/mo is $583 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #214 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,382/mo, rent takes ~25% of San Antonio's median household income ($65,056/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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