Market Analysis
San Antonio Rental Market
Rental investment market data and analysis · Updated October 2026
Median Home Price
$262,975
Average Monthly Rent
$1,663
Estimated Cap Rate
7.6%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
0.6%
Below 1% Rule
Rent ÷ price by zip code
0 of 4 clear the 1% rule · October 2026
| Zip | Median price | Median rent | Rent ÷ price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78210 | $219,000 | $1,300 | 0.59% |
| 78228 | $215,000 | $1,250 | 0.58% |
| 78245 | $306,950 | $1,700 | 0.55% |
| 78205 | $660,000 | $2,400 | 0.36% |
Rent ÷ price over time
PacRent rent-to-price index · San Antonio
Context · FRED home price index
Market Trends
San Antonio metro area — % change since 2018
Home Prices
+62.9%
Rent Index
+36.2%
Average Rent by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Rent |
|---|---|
| Apartment | $1,038/mo |
| Manufactured | $1,125/mo |
| Multi-Family | $1,150/mo |
| Townhouse | $1,373/mo |
| Condo | $1,665/mo |
| Single Family | $2,075/mo |
Sample Investment Analysis
Based on median price + average rent, 20% down, 6.8% rate, 30yr
Purchase Price$262,975
Down Payment (20%)$52,595
Monthly P&I$1,372
Monthly Rent$1,663
Est. NOI$11,974/yr
Est. Cash Flow-$374/mo
Cash on Cash-7.8%
The San Antonio market is cash-flow negative at median prices. Look for properties 15-20% below median or with value-add potential.
What Investors Should Know About San Antonio
- 1Strong cap rates above 7% — excellent cash flow potential
- 21% Rule fails at median prices — need rent of $2,630/mo to pass
- 3Below-average rents keep entry costs low for new investors
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