Average Rent in San Antonio, TX
39 apartment buildings, 767 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,071/mo
market average
Cheapest
$919/mo
Marquis at Crown Ridge
Properties
39
tracked daily
Units
767
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 39 properties in San Antonio, TX.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
San Antonio, TX Rent Prices
All 39 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Marquis at Crown Ridge
18385 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 78255
Marquis at Deerfield
16650 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78248
Marquis Bandera
8603 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78249
Legacy at Alazan
1102 El Paso St, San Antonio, TX 78207, USA
Art House SATX
215 E Cevallos St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
French Place Apartments
109 W French Pl, San Antonio, TX 78212, USA
Baldwin at St Paul Square
239 Center St, San Antonio, TX 78202, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marquis at Crown Ridge 18385 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 78255 | $919 | $1,196 | $1.46 | 4.1 (270) | 7 |
| 2 | Marquis at Deerfield 16650 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78248 | $946 | $1,317 | $1.40 | 4 (135) | 6 |
| 3 | Marquis Bandera 8603 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78249 | $972 | $1,181 | $1.42 | 4 (211) | 7 |
| 4 | Legacy at Alazan 1102 El Paso St, San Antonio, TX 78207, USA | $999 | $1,132 | -- | 4.2 (30) | 3 |
| 5 | Art House SATX 215 E Cevallos St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA | $1,030 | $1,457 | $1.94 | 4.4 (79) | 24 |
| 6 | French Place Apartments 109 W French Pl, San Antonio, TX 78212, USA | $1,037 | $1,149 | $1.96 | 4.7 (40) | 9 |
| 7 | Baldwin at St Paul Square 239 Center St, San Antonio, TX 78202, USA | $1,049 | $1,513 | $1.72 | 4.3 (204) | 24 |
Explore Each Property
Marquis at Crown Ridge
4.1 (270)18385 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 78255
Marquis at Deerfield
4 (135)16650 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78248
Marquis Bandera
4 (211)8603 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78249
Legacy at Alazan
4.2 (30)1102 El Paso St, San Antonio, TX 78207, USA
Art House SATX
4.4 (79)215 E Cevallos St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA
French Place Apartments
4.7 (40)109 W French Pl, San Antonio, TX 78212, USA
San Antonio, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in San Antonio, TX is $2,071 per month, based on 767 units across 39 apartment communities. Prices range from $919 at Marquis at Crown Ridge to $2,900 at The Floodgate.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,514/mo | $919/mo | 91 |
| 1 Bed | $1,739/mo | $946/mo | 446 |
| 2 Bed | $2,860/mo | $999/mo | 198 |
| 3 Bed | $3,408/mo | $1,199/mo | 31 |
| 4 Bed | $2,916/mo | $2,916/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Building Economics
How much do San Antonio, TX apartments earn?
The 39 buildings we can estimate generate about $17M in rental revenue per month ($199M a year). Estimated from each building's unit-level listing and leasing activity.
| Building | Est. Monthly Revenue | Est. Occupancy | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.300 Main | $2.4M/mo | 90% | 924 |
| 2.Can Plant Residences at Pearl | $2.3M/mo | 94% | 1000 |
| 3.Agave Apartments | $1.6M/mo | 98% | 915 |
| 4.Cellars at Pearl | $685K/mo | 90% | 122 |
| 5.Encore SoFlo | $660K/mo | 94% | 444 |
Research estimates from listing activity, not operator financials. Click any building for the full revenue breakdown and methodology.
Market Context
Who rents in San Antonio, TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in San Antonio, TX averages $1,739/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,860/mo. At the local median household income of $62,917, that works out to 39% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in San Antonio, TX at $1,258/mo. The current tracked market average runs 65% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in San Antonio, TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
Who employs renters in San Antonio
Demand in the San Antonio rental market is shaped by the metro's largest private and public employers. The following organizations anchor local hiring and influence what renters can pay:
- USAA
- H-E-B
- Valero Energy
- Toyota Motor Manufacturing
- JBSA Joint Base San Antonio
Mean one-way commute in San Antonio, TX is 25 minutes, per the Census ACS, useful context when weighing which properties sit inside reasonable reach of these employers.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Antonio, TX?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$83,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,071/mo.
Comfortable income
$99,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($919/mo), you need to earn at least $37,000/year.
Median household income in San Antonio, TX is $62,917 , about 37% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in San Antonio, TX
Overall prices in San Antonio, TX runs below the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 94.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by San Antonio, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,071 |
| Utilities | $405 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $965 |
| Healthcare | $471 |
| Other goods and services | $753 |
| Estimated total | $5,167/mo |
Population
1,458,954
Median household income
$62,917
Census median rent
$1,258/mo
Rent as % of income
31.6%
Median age
34.6
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Texas
How San Antonio, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs San Antonio, TX | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison, TX | $1,662 | -20% | 325 |
| Austin, TX | $1,991 | -4% | 194 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,832 | -12% | 164 |
| Houston, TX | $2,321 | +12% | 78 |
| Lewisville, TX | $1,574 | -24% | 54 |
| Arlington, TX | $1,400 | -32% | 54 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in San Antonio, TX?
The average rent in San Antonio, TX is $2,071 per month, based on 767 units across 39 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in San Antonio, TX?
The lowest available rent in San Antonio, TX starts at $919 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in San Antonio, TX?
1-bedroom apartments in San Antonio, TX average $1,739/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $946/mo across 446 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in San Antonio, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in San Antonio, TX average $2,860/mo. Units start from $999/mo across 198 units currently listed.
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