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ZIP 78073

Pop. 10,088·Bexar County·236th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,735/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-9.0%
vs US Median
-$230
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 78073 · $1,735
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$890
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,510
4 BR+
$1,730
Research median
$1,180/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,820/yr
At $1,735/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -9.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78073 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,088
Median income
$69,635
Median age
34.2
Renters
13.8%
Age distribution
26.7%
25.4%
27.3%
12.6%
Under 1826.7%
18–3425.4%
35–5427.3%
55–647.9%
65+12.6%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
32.9%
81.5%
White32.9%
Black1.8%
Hispanic81.5%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
28.5%
33.5%
27.5%
No HS diploma28.5%
HS diploma33.5%
Some college27.5%
Bachelor's+10.4%
Housing tenure
86.2%
13.8%
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78073 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,563 → $69,635
up 3.1%
Population
10,297 → 10,088
down 2.0%
Renter share
20.1% → 13.8%
-6.3 pts
Bachelor's+
9.8% → 10.4%
+0.6 pts
Median age
31.3 → 34.2
+2.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $67,563 to $69,635 across the same window, up 3.1% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 10,297 to 10,088 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.0% change. About 13.8% of households rent today, against 20.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78073 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,735/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($69,635/yr), ZIP 78073 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78073?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78073 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,735. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78073 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78073's median rent of $1,735/mo is $230 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78073 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78073 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #236 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,735/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78073?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,735/mo in ZIP 78073. The local median household income is $69,635/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78073?

Rent in ZIP 78073 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 78073 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78073 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,735/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($69,635/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78073 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 78073 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.8% of ZIP 78073 households are renters, while 86.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78073 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78073 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78073 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,735/mo, it's $353 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78073 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78073 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,735/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 78073's median household income ($69,635/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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