Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Alamo Heights, TX?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 28.4% of gross income.
Alamo Heights rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Texas cities have lower median rent than Alamo Heights, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Alamo Heights, TX →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Alamo Heights, TX?
Median rent in Alamo Heights is $2,338 a month. A typical physical therapist in Texas earns about $98,713 a year, which makes that rent 28.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Alamo Heights?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Texas (~$98,713/yr) supports up to $2,468 a month in rent. Alamo Heights's current median rent is $2,338/mo, which leaves a $130/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Alamo Heights?
At an hourly equivalent of about $47 an hour, a physical therapist in Texas works roughly 49.3 hours a month to cover Alamo Heights's median rent of $2,338.
Where is rent cheaper than Alamo Heights for a physical therapist?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Dripping Springs ($2,328/mo), Brookshire ($2,326/mo), Bulverde ($2,322/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.