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Arts galleries, walkable, independent restaurants, young professionals; 1BR $1,200–1,600
Neighborhood Guide · 2026
Southtown / Blue Star, San Antonio
Arts galleries, walkable, independent restaurants, young professionals; 1BR $1,200–1,600
San Antonio Housing Costs — 2026
Median 1BR rent
$1,180/mo
Median 2BR rent
$1,480/mo
Median home price
$285K
Avg utilities
$175/mo
City-wide medians. Southtown / Blue Star rents may vary above or below depending on building vintage and unit type.Full San Antonio breakdown →
Other Neighborhoods in San Antonio
Compare Southtown / Blue Star with other popular areas.
King William Historic District
Victorian mansions, Riverwalk adjacent, arts community, most historic; 1BR $1,300–1,700
Pearl District / Midtown
Best farmers market in Texas, food hall, converted brewery, premium; 1BR $1,500–2,000
Alamo Heights
Upscale enclave, excellent schools, walkable Main Street, affluent; 1BR $1,400–1,900
Tobin Hill
Affordable, gentrifying, bungalows, Pearl-adjacent, young crowd; 1BR $1,000–1,400
Stone Oak
North side suburb, corporate campuses, safe, excellent schools; 1BR $1,100–1,500
Helotes / Leon Springs
Hill Country edge, larger lots, quiet, families, further from downtown; 1BR $1,100–1,500
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southtown / Blue Star a good neighborhood in San Antonio?
Arts galleries, walkable, independent restaurants, young professionals; 1BR $1,200–1,600
What is the rent in Southtown / Blue Star, San Antonio?
San Antonio citywide median 1BR rent is $1,180/mo. Southtown / Blue Star pricing varies from the city average depending on building age, proximity to transit, and in-unit amenities. Studio units in San Antonio often run 15–20% below the 1BR median.
What is Southtown / Blue Star in San Antonio known for?
Arts galleries, walkable, independent restaurants, young professionals; 1BR $1,200–1,600
How does Southtown / Blue Star compare to other San Antonio neighborhoods?
Southtown / Blue Star is one of 7 notable neighborhoods in San Antonio. Other options include King William Historic District, Pearl District / Midtown, Alamo Heights.
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