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Investor-friendly real estate agents in San Antonio, TX
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San Antonio is the cheapest of Texas's big four metros and one of the better long-term rental ratios in our markets: typical home values are around $277,000 and typical rent about $1,425 a month. Joint Base San Antonio, with more than 33,000 active-duty personnel across Fort Sam Houston, Lackland and Randolph, keeps rental demand steady. The catch is the same as everywhere in Texas: property taxes run well over 2% a year inside city limits, and both prices and rents slipped over the past year. Our six vetted agents cover San Antonio, New Braunfels and the corridor up to Austin, and between them do buy-and-hold, off-market deals and property management.
Single-family rentals across San Antonio, from partners who have sold hundreds of homes to investors and still manage rentals for them.
Deals sourced through local wholesaler relationships, from a partner who co-founded a wholesale company.
Partners who run property management businesses in South and Central Texas, for out-of-area owners who want the rental run for them.
Purchases north toward New Braunfels and Austin, for investors weighing San Antonio against faster-growing suburbs.
Is San Antonio worth investing in? The long-term trends
People, jobs, rents and prices for the San Antonio metro, straight from the Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Zillow. Hover or tap a chart for exact values.
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| Period | Value |
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| 2010 | 2,152,417 |
| 2011 | 2,190,922 |
| 2012 | 2,231,619 |
| 2013 | 2,272,235 |
| 2014 | 2,318,680 |
| 2015 | 2,366,630 |
| 2016 | 2,410,897 |
| 2017 | 2,454,024 |
| 2018 | 2,492,524 |
| 2019 | 2,527,722 |
| 2020 | 2,568,772 |
| 2021 | 2,605,822 |
| 2022 | 2,661,946 |
| 2023 | 2,719,892 |
| 2024 | 2,774,738 |
| 2025 | 2,813,140 |
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| Period | Value |
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| 2011 | +20,341 |
| 2012 | +20,236 |
| 2013 | +22,089 |
| 2014 | +25,311 |
| 2015 | +26,658 |
| 2016 | +24,192 |
| 2017 | +25,416 |
| 2018 | +23,466 |
| 2019 | +21,537 |
| 2020 | +25,798 |
| 2021 | +28,344 |
| 2022 | +35,911 |
| 2023 | +30,030 |
| 2024 | +19,236 |
| 2025 | +18,763 |
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| Period | Value |
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| 2010 | 855,000 |
| 2011 | 871,200 |
| 2012 | 893,600 |
| 2013 | 922,600 |
| 2014 | 954,500 |
| 2015 | 987,500 |
| 2016 | 1,016,800 |
| 2017 | 1,039,000 |
| 2018 | 1,059,200 |
| 2019 | 1,077,500 |
| 2020 | 1,026,900 |
| 2021 | 1,063,400 |
| 2022 | 1,124,500 |
| 2023 | 1,161,300 |
| 2024 | 1,181,800 |
| 2025 | 1,187,400 |
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| Period | Value |
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| Dec 2015 | $1,067/mo |
| Dec 2016 | $1,104/mo |
| Dec 2017 | $1,133/mo |
| Dec 2018 | $1,167/mo |
| Dec 2019 | $1,200/mo |
| Dec 2020 | $1,231/mo |
| Dec 2021 | $1,395/mo |
| Dec 2022 | $1,448/mo |
| Dec 2023 | $1,441/mo |
| Dec 2024 | $1,421/mo |
| Dec 2025 | $1,406/mo |
| Aug 2026 | $1,422/mo |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | $143,555 |
| Dec 2011 | $139,304 |
| Dec 2012 | $143,275 |
| Dec 2013 | $151,452 |
| Dec 2014 | $161,911 |
| Dec 2015 | $175,506 |
| Dec 2016 | $186,336 |
| Dec 2017 | $197,637 |
| Dec 2018 | $208,127 |
| Dec 2019 | $216,735 |
| Dec 2020 | $234,060 |
| Dec 2021 | $274,602 |
| Dec 2022 | $304,134 |
| Dec 2023 | $295,089 |
| Dec 2024 | $288,765 |
| Dec 2025 | $280,790 |
| Aug 2026 | $276,747 |
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| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | 13.7× |
| Dec 2016 | 14.1× |
| Dec 2017 | 14.5× |
| Dec 2018 | 14.9× |
| Dec 2019 | 15.1× |
| Dec 2020 | 15.8× |
| Dec 2021 | 16.4× |
| Dec 2022 | 17.5× |
| Dec 2023 | 17.1× |
| Dec 2024 | 16.9× |
| Dec 2025 | 16.6× |
| Aug 2026 | 16.2× |
Data retrieved October 15, 2026. Figures cover the San Antonio metro area.
The numbers and rules that matter in San Antonio
Zillow Home Value Index, San Antonio metro, Aug 2026 (−1.9% YoY).
Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types, Aug 2026 (−1.3% YoY). Single-family 3-beds rent higher.
Typical rent ÷ typical home value. Well under the 1% rule; plan on cash flow from buying right, not from rents.
Over the past year: home values −1.9%, rents −1.3%.
Texas landlord-tenant basics
Texas is one of the more landlord-friendly states, and the law is statewide: cities can't add rent control. Eviction procedure changed on January 1, 2026 (SB 38), so guides written before then are out of date on notice delivery and court timelines. The points investors ask about most:
- No rent control: cities may only regulate rent after a disaster declaration and with the governor's approval (Local Government Code § 214.902). There's no statewide cap on increases; the lease controls, and month-to-month tenancies change terms with a month's notice.
- Eviction: a written notice to vacate (or, for unpaid rent, to pay or vacate) is required before filing, with 3 days' notice unless the lease sets a different period (Property Code § 24.005). SB 38, for suits filed on or after January 1, 2026, changed how that notice can be delivered and sped up the court process. Use a current form or an eviction attorney.
- Security deposit: refund it, with a written itemized list of deductions, within 30 days after the tenant moves out (§§ 92.103–92.104). You don't have to until the tenant gives a written forwarding address (§ 92.107). Withholding in bad faith costs $100 plus three times the amount withheld, plus attorney's fees.
- Late fees must be in a written lease and can't be charged until rent is unpaid two full days after the due date. A fee of up to 12% of monthly rent (buildings of 4 units or fewer) or 10% (larger buildings) is presumed reasonable (§ 92.019).
- Repairs: if a tenant who is current on rent gives notice of a condition that materially affects health or safety, and you don't make a diligent effort to repair within a reasonable time (7 days is presumed reasonable), the tenant can end the lease, repair and deduct, or sue (§§ 92.056–92.0561).
- Texas has no statute setting a notice period for landlord entry. Put an entry clause in your lease.
Short-term rental rules in San Antonio
San Antonio requires a city permit for any rental of fewer than 30 consecutive days (City Code ch. 16, art. XXII). The city tightened enforcement in June 2024, and the rules differ sharply depending on whether you live there.
- Type 1 permits are for owner- or operator-occupied homes (your primary residence) and aren't capped.
- Type 2 permits (not owner-occupied) are limited in residential zones to 12.5% of the units on a blockface, rounded down, which in practice usually means one per block. Going over takes a Board of Adjustment special exception. Ask your agent whether the blockface already has one before you buy an absentee STR.
- Permits last three years, cover one unit and don't transfer to a new owner. Fees went up in 2024; confirm the current amount with Development Services.
- Since the 2024 amendments, listings must show the permit number and platforms must remove listings without one. Violations go to an administrative hearing officer, and a revoked permit can't be reapplied for for up to three years.
- Hotel occupancy tax is 16.75% in total: 9% city, 1.75% Bexar County and 6% state. Register with the city's hotel tax office and file monthly, even in months with no bookings. Confirm which portions your platform remits for you.
- HOAs and deed restrictions can prohibit STRs no matter what the city allows. Suburban cities like New Braunfels, Schertz and Boerne set their own rules.
Last reviewed October 13, 2026. General information, not legal or tax advice — rules and fees change, so confirm with the city, the statute, or your attorney before you rely on them. Sources: Zillow Research data (ZHVI, ZORI) — San Antonio metro; City of San Antonio — Short-term rentals; City of San Antonio — STR ordinance amendments, June 2024 (Ord. 2024-06-13-0433); City of San Antonio — STR permits and Type 2 density (DSD Academy); City of San Antonio — Hotel occupancy tax; Bexar County — 2025 official tax rates; Texas Comptroller — Joint Base San Antonio economic impact (2025); Texas Property Code ch. 92 — Residential tenancies; Texas Property Code ch. 24 — Forcible entry and detainer; Texas Local Government Code § 214.902 — Rent control; SB 38 (89th Legislature, 2025) — Eviction procedure, enrolled text; Texas Comptroller — Hotel occupancy tax.
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Questions investors ask about San Antonio
Which areas do your San Antonio agents cover?
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Our six vetted partners cover San Antonio and Bexar County, New Braunfels and the I-35 corridor up toward Austin. Between them they handle single-family buy-and-hold, off-market and wholesale deals, and property management. We match you with up to three based on your strategy, budget and target area.
Does San Antonio cash flow?
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Better than most big Texas metros, but not automatically. Typical rent is about 0.5% of typical home value a month, and property taxes take roughly 2.2–2.4% of assessed value a year inside city limits. Median-priced houses bought with a mortgage at today's rates are usually break-even at best. Investors make it work by buying below median, off market, or with enough down payment to carry the taxes.
Can I run an Airbnb in San Antonio?
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Yes, with a city STR permit. If it's your primary residence (Type 1) there's no cap. If you don't live there (Type 2), residential zones allow only 12.5% of the units on a blockface, usually one per block, so check before you buy. You also owe 16.75% in hotel taxes and must file monthly with the city.
Does the military bring rental demand to San Antonio?
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Yes. Joint Base San Antonio employs about 75,000 people directly, including more than 33,000 active-duty personnel, across Fort Sam Houston, Lackland and Randolph. Military families rent near those gates and turn over on PCS cycles, which means steady demand but also regular vacancies to plan for.
Is Texas landlord-friendly?
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Yes. Cities can't impose rent control, there's no cap on rent increases, evictions start with a 3-day notice to vacate unless the lease says otherwise, and deposits are due back within 30 days of move-out once the tenant gives a forwarding address. The catch is property tax: Texas has no state income tax and leans on property tax instead, so expect annual bills of roughly 2% of assessed value in most of these metros. That, plus insurance, is what usually breaks Texas rental math.
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