Median rents, rental comps, and market trends across 12 zip codes in San Antonio, TX.
Military bases create a reliable floor of rental demand that doesn't disappear during downturns. More affordable than Austin, less volatile than Dallas, and consistently overlooked by investors chasing trendier markets. Their loss.
Median Asking Rent
$1,358
Rent Change (YoY)
-8.6%
Avg Days on Market
78
Active Rental Listings
2,257
Median List Price
$273,000
Average across 12 zip codes
ZIP | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 78205 | $2,195/mo |
| 78204 | $1,550/mo |
| 78202 | $1,500/mo |
| 78209 | $1,500/mo |
| 78210 | $1,450/mo |
| 78217 | $1,425/mo |
| 78212 | $1,400/mo |
| 78207 | $1,199/mo |
| 78215 | $1,199/mo |
| 78216 | $1,199/mo |
| 78201 | $1,150/mo |
| 78229 | $1,079/mo |
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| Unit Size | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $825/mo |
| 1 Bedroom | $950/mo |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,248/mo |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,750/mo |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,823/mo |
Aggregated median across all San Antonio zip codes with available data.
| ZIP | Median List Price |
|---|---|
| 78205 | $695,000 |
| 78215 | $500,000 |
| 78209 | $450,000 |
| 78212 | $409,000 |
| 78216 | $299,999 |
| 78204 | $299,000 |
| 78201 | $247,000 |
| 78210 | $245,000 |
| 78217 | $239,900 |
| 78202 | $200,000 |
| 78229 | $169,995 |
| 78207 | $115,000 |
| Unit Size | Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $970/mo |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,060/mo |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,280/mo |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,640/mo |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,910/mo |
Fair Market Rents are published annually by HUD for the San Antonio metropolitan area. Local housing authorities use these to set Section 8 voucher payment standards, typically between 90% and 110% of the FMR.
The median asking rent across San Antonio, TX is currently $1,358/month, based on active rental listings across 12 zip codes. Median asking rents have decreased by -8.6% over the past 12 months.
Asking rents vary significantly across the city. ZIP 78205 has the highest median asking rent at $2,195/month, while ZIP 78229 comes in at $1,079/month.
Rental listings in the area spend an average of 78 days on market before being leased, suggesting a more tenant-friendly market.
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in the San Antonio metro area is $1,280/month. Current median asking rents are above the FMR, which is common in growing markets.
San Antonio's rental market runs on military — Joint Base San Antonio covers three installations, and those service members rotate every 2-4 years, creating a constant stream of new renters. That gives you a demand floor that most markets don't have. The city also picks up Austin spillover since it's just 80 miles south and way more affordable. Pearl District and downtown have seen a lot of investment and get higher rents. The north side near the medical center does well too. Overall, San Antonio is one of the steadier Texas markets — you won't see the wild swings that Dallas and Austin get, but you also won't see the same peaks.
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