San Antonio renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.
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On average, the cost of rent in San Antonio is about $1,348 per month. This puts it in the 88th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,369. Households in San Antonio have a median income of $5,643 per month so the average renter in San Antonio is spending roughly 24% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in San Antonio, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in San Antonio is $252,349 right now, which is lower than cities nearby, meaning that rents in San Antonio also tend to be lower versus these nearby cities.
Higher rent prices are common in the northwestern parts of San Antonio while lower rent rates are often available in southern areas.
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