2026 BAH · Joint Base San Antonio
Joint Base San Antonio BAH and the rents it covers
E-5 with dependents: $1,869/mo. 43 of 44 communities within 25 miles that post a rent list one at or under it.
- 44 communities within 25 mi post a verified rent
- 43 post a rent at or under E-5 with-dependents BAH ($1,869)
- Lowest posted: $500/mo at Chase Hill Apartments (base rent; fees may be extra)
- Rents checked against each property’s own website: October 28, 2026
- Fees: 6 of 44 post a total monthly price incl. required fees; the rest post base rent, fees may be extra
BAH by pay grade, and how many posted rents fit
| Pay grade | With dependents | Rents at or under | Without | Rents at or under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-4 | $1,728 | 43 of 44 | $1,359 | 43 of 44 |
| E-5 | $1,869 | 43 of 44 | $1,500 | 43 of 44 |
| E-6 | $2,094 | 43 of 44 | $1,596 | 43 of 44 |
| E-7 | $2,112 | 43 of 44 | $1,731 | 43 of 44 |
| W-2 | $2,118 | 43 of 44 | $1,917 | 43 of 44 |
| O-1 | $1,905 | 43 of 44 | $1,584 | 43 of 44 |
| O-2 | $2,091 | 43 of 44 | $1,827 | 43 of 44 |
| O-3 | $2,127 | 43 of 44 | $2,007 | 43 of 44 |
| O-4 | $2,307 | 44 of 44 | $2,088 | 43 of 44 |
Housing area: San Antonio, TX (TX285). 2026 BAH, source: DTMO. Counts use the lowest verified posted rent per community within 25 miles (straight-line), the same rule as the BAH tool.
Closest communities posting a rent at or under E-5 BAH
- Lucero · ≈ 2.9 mi · from $1,046/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Costa Mirada · ≈ 4.6 mi · from $930/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Medio Springs Ranch Apartments · ≈ 4.7 mi · from $899/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Doral Club Apartments · ≈ 5.2 mi · from $734/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Flats at Big Tex · ≈ 7.2 mi · from $1,193/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Encore SoFlo · ≈ 7.3 mi · from $1,051/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- The '68 · ≈ 7.8 mi · from $1,096/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Walnut Hill Apartments · ≈ 8.2 mi · from $699/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Boardwalk Med Center · ≈ 8.4 mi · from $916/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- The Flats at River North · ≈ 8.5 mi · from $1,015/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
Showing up to 10 of 43. Lowest posted price per community; a fit means at least one floor plan is at or under the BAH amount, not that every unit is.
Every pay grade
E-5 with dependents: $1,869/mo · without: $1,500/mo
Housing area: San Antonio, TX (TX285), based on ZIP 78236 near the installation. 2026 BAH, source: DTMO.
All pay grades
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,728 | $1,359 |
| E-2 | $1,728 | $1,359 |
| E-3 | $1,728 | $1,359 |
| E-4 | $1,728 | $1,359 |
| E-5 | $1,869 | $1,500 |
| E-6 | $2,094 | $1,596 |
| E-7 | $2,112 | $1,731 |
| E-8 | $2,121 | $1,920 |
| E-9 | $2,157 | $1,977 |
| W-1 | $2,109 | $1,692 |
| W-2 | $2,118 | $1,917 |
| W-3 | $2,130 | $1,986 |
| W-4 | $2,178 | $2,085 |
| W-5 | $2,280 | $2,097 |
| O-1E | $2,115 | $1,866 |
| O-2E | $2,124 | $1,965 |
| O-3E | $2,196 | $2,082 |
| O-1 | $1,905 | $1,584 |
| O-2 | $2,091 | $1,827 |
| O-3 | $2,127 | $2,007 |
| O-4 | $2,307 | $2,088 |
| O-5 | $2,457 | $2,100 |
| O-6 | $2,475 | $2,103 |
| O-7 | $2,490 | $2,112 |
Source: U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Travel Management Office, 2026 BAH rate file (BAH-ASCII-2026.zip, includes the May 13, 2026 revision), travel.dod.mil. Your actual BAH depends on your orders; check with your finance office.
Questions
What is the 2026 BAH at Joint Base San Antonio for an E-5 with dependents?
$1,869 a month with dependents and $1,500 without, for the San Antonio, TX housing area (TX285). Source: DTMO 2026 BAH rates.
How many rentals near Joint Base San Antonio fit E-5 BAH?
43 of the 44 communities within 25 miles that post a verified rent list a price at or under $1,869 a month (E-5 with dependents). Rents were checked against each property’s own website (October 28, 2026).
Do the posted rents near Joint Base San Antonio include fees?
6 of 44 communities post a total monthly price that includes required fees. The rest post base rent, so required fees may be extra.
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