San Antonio MSA

Helotes now leads the San Antonio metro with a median gross rent of $2,500—highest in the region and top-ranked in Texas—according to ALEX Intelligence’s latest data published October 21, 2026. This isn't just about cost; it's a signal of where demand, supply constraints, and exclusivity converge. As inventory remains historically low and rent pressures grow, even non-core cities are becoming unaffordable for middle-income households. What does this mean for long-term migration and housing policy? The data from https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-21-sa-msa-gross-rent-place-mkt reveals a market evolving beyond price—toward access, scarcity, and location-based inequality. Median Gross Rent, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Helotes — $2,500 #2 Lackland AFB — $2,197 #3 Timberwood Park — $1,998 #4 Scenic Oaks — $1,835 #5 Alamo Heights — $1,727 #6 Converse — $1,693 #7 Live Oak — $1,634 #8 Hondo — $1,460 #9 Windcrest — $1,372 #10 Universal City — $1,315 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=77194971; Slide 2: Han Zheng (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=159149895; Slide 3: Han Zheng (CC BY-SA 2.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=159149914; Slide 4: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=60720443 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-21-sa-msa-gross-rent-place-mkt 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