San Antonio

Share of income used for rent: 17.8%
Average rent: $701
Median household income: $47,250
Population: 2.05 million

San Antonio, the second-largest city in Texas, is well-known as the site of the battle of the Alamo. These days, it is also known for its relatively strong economy. The unemployment rate was 6% in February. The metro area's asking rents for apartments increased 2.5% in the fourth quarter, compared to a year earlier.