2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in San Antonio, TX
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Antonio, Texas as of August 2026. That's +11% higher than the citywide median of $1,390 and +7% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in San Antonio
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in San Antonio
Compare San Antonio's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Texas
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,830 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,830 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,765 |
| 4 | Little Elm | $2,630 |
| 5 | Aledo | $2,560 |
| 6 | Justin | $2,500 |
| 7 | Lakeway | $2,490 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,470 |
| 9 | Keller | $2,400 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,380 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,370 |
| 12 | Celina | $2,340 |
| 13 | Fresno | $2,290 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $2,290 |
| 15 | Leander | $2,260 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than San Antonio.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs San Antonio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo Heights, TX | 3.7 mi | $1,825 | +$282 (+18%) |
| Windcrest, TX | 10.2 mi | $1,324 | $-219 (-14%) |
| Converse, TX | 15.9 mi | $1,820 | +$277 (+18%) |
| Universal City, TX | 16.3 mi | $1,460 | $-83 (-5%) |
| Selma, TX | 16.7 mi | $1,256 | $-287 (-19%) |
| Schertz, TX | 18.6 mi | $1,920 | +$377 (+24%) |
| Bulverde, TX | 20.9 mi | $1,750 | +$207 (+13%) |
| Saint Hedwig, TX | 22 mi | $1,670 | +$127 (+8%) |
| Cibolo, TX | 22 mi | $2,250 | +$707 (+46%) |
| Boerne, TX | 29.4 mi | $1,800 | +$257 (+17%) |
| New Braunfels, TX | 32 mi | $1,665 | +$122 (+8%) |
| Canyon Lake, TX | 32.1 mi | $1,540 | $-3 (0%) |
2-Bedroom rent in San Antonio — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in San Antonio?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in San Antonio, Texas is $1,543 per month. This is +11% higher than the citywide median of $1,390.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in San Antonio?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $61,720 ($5,143/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.67/hour at a full-time job.
Is San Antonio expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
San Antonio's 2-bedroom median of $1,543 is +7% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 43th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does San Antonio rank for 2-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 261 cities in Texas with 2-bedroom data, San Antonio ranks #134 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near San Antonio?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Windcrest ($1,324), Universal City ($1,460), Selma ($1,256).