San Antonio MSA

🏆 41.2% of San Antonio MSA cities rent above $1,500 — #7 of 17 San Antonio MSA cities, #7 of 17 Texas cities — ALEX Intelligence 2026. What does it mean when nearly half the cities in the San Antonio metro now have median gross rents above $1,500? This isn’t a national trend—it’s a local shift in housing access. The data, drawn from ALEX Intelligence’s 2026 threshold analysis, shows that affordability is no longer evenly distributed. It’s concentrated in high-resilience enclaves with strong public services, stable employment, and low vacancy. This isn’t about price alone—it’s about perceived security. The cities leading in rent growth are also those with the most consistent infrastructure, school quality, and long-term investment. See the full analysis: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-07-sa-msa-threshold-gross-rent-1500-place Cities in San Antonio MSA with Median Gross Rent Above $1,500 (2024) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Helotes #2 Lackland AFB #3 Timberwood Park #4 Scenic Oaks #5 Alamo Heights #6 Converse #7 Live Oak #8 Hondo #9 Windcrest #10 Universal City Texas Cities with Median Gross Rent Above $1,500 (2024) (ALEX Intelligence — 2026) #1 Helotes #2 Lackland AFB #3 Timberwood Park #4 Scenic Oaks #5 Alamo Heights #6 Converse #7 Live Oak #8 Hondo #9 Windcrest #10 Universal City Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-07-sa-msa-threshold-gross-rent-1500-place View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902