San Antonio blends a rich heritage with modern innovation, resulting in a metropolis teeming with true Texan heart. San Antonio’s distinctive environment reflects centuries of style and a diverse array of culture, which is best exemplified in the La Villita Historic Arts Village. The Alamo may be the most renowned structure in the city, but there are plenty of magnificent historical buildings to see—from the Emily Morgan Hotel to the Meyer Halff House.
Stretched along the San Antonio River is the famous River Walk, where residents and visitors alike can walk or bike from the San Antonio Zoo to the Witte Museum, the historic Majestic Theatre, the Shops at Rivercenter, the Missions of San Antonio and back again.
The city and the surrounding region offer endless opportunities for exploration. Should you choose to rent an apartment in San Antonio, you will have the opportunity to hike the rugged trails of the Government Canyon State Natural Area, see the San Antonio Spurs play at the Alamodome, peruse the Historic Market Square, and enjoy the thrills of Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Convenient to the San Antonio International Airport and major highways, San Antonio affords residents simple commutes and travels.
The Alamo
Historic Emily Morgan Hotel
1893 Meyer Halff House
Mission San Jose
San Antonio Skyline
Shopping in San Antonio
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in San Antonio, TX is $908 for a studio, $1,105 for one bedroom, $1,407 for two bedrooms, and $1,807 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Antonio has decreased by -2.0% in the past year.
The cost of living in San Antonio, TX is 8.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in San Antonio is 20.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $908 - $1,807. You can expect to pay 5.1% less for groceries, 17.4% less for utilities, and 6.3% less for transportation.
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Somewhat Walkable
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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.
