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Average Rent in Government Hill & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Government Hill, San Antonio, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,617/mo
Lowest Available
$1,356/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
28
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Government Hill
16 listed units across 1 building offering 1 bed units in Government Hill dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $85/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 Broadway Apartments | Unit 17, B2 | $2,498 | $1,803 | $695 |
| 1800 Broadway Apartments | Unit 27, E2 | $1,394 | $1,199 | $195 |
| 1800 Broadway Apartments | Unit 16, B2 | $2,647 | $2,497 | $150 |
| 1800 Broadway Apartments | Unit 2, A1 | $1,440 | $1,356 | $84 |
| 1800 Broadway Apartments | Unit 26, E1 | $1,163 | $1,099 | $64 |
| 1800 Broadway Apartments | Unit 14, A3 | $1,613 | $1,577 | $36 |
| 1800 Broadway Apartments | Unit 1, A1 | $1,892 | $1,876 | $16 |
| 1800 Broadway Apartments | Unit 9, A3 | $1,588 | $1,572 | $16 |
Government Hill vs San Antonio, TX Average
Government Hill is cheaper than the San Antonio, TX average by $423/mo (21%). The citywide average is $2,040/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Government Hill?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Government Hill is $1,617 per month across 2 apartment communities and 28 available units.
The most affordable option is 1800 Broadway Apartments starting at $1,356/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,617/mo.
Prices range from $1,356 to $1,985 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 12 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Government Hill
Rent Prices by Apartment in Government Hill
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 Broadway Apartments | $1,356/mo | $1,615/mo | 14 | 3.6 |
| Encore Grayson | $1,372/mo | $1,620/mo | 14 | 4.1 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$65,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,617/mo.
Comfortable income
$78,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,356/mo), you need to earn at least $54,000/year.
Median household income in Government Hill is $62,917 , about 19% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Government Hill
Overall prices in Government Hill runs below the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 94.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Government Hill's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,617 |
| Utilities | $405 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $965 |
| Healthcare | $471 |
| Other goods and services | $753 |
| Estimated total | $4,713/mo |
Population
1,458,954
Median household income
$62,917
Census median rent
$1,258/mo
Census rent burden
31.6%
Median age
34.6
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Government Hill Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
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