Affordable & Income-Based Housing in San Antonio

Affordability in San Antonio

The median gross rent in San Antonio is $1,324 per month, against a median household income of $65,056 per year, and about 48% of residents rent their homes, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). With 84 HUD-assisted and income-based properties covering 7,477 units across the city, income-restricted housing can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the San Antonio Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 605 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction boundaries.

Getting Around San Antonio

According to Walk Score, the areas around San Antonio's assisted properties score 55 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability, 44 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 67 for bikeability. Scores reflect the specific locations of assisted housing in the city, not San Antonio as a whole.

Schools

San Antonio is served by 583 schools across 52 districts, including 306 elementary, 87 middle, and 143 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Living in San Antonio

The median household income in San Antonio is $65,056 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The citywide median rent is $1,324 per month, according to the same source.

HUD-assisted, Section 8, and LIHTC housing in San Antonio can offer rents well below that market rate, with eligibility typically based on a percentage of the area median income (AMI). The 84 income-restricted properties listed on Lease Lantern represent 7,477 units available to income-qualified renters across the city.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 84 HUD-assisted properties in San Antonio were mapped for flood risk. None fall within a high-risk flood zone, according to flood zone data for this inventory.