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ZIP 78205

Pop. 1,538·Bexar County·149th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,844/mo
Year-over-Year
-10.0%
Month-over-Month
-6.1%
vs US Median
-$86
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ZIP 78205 · $1,844
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,200
Research median
$1,470/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$22,128/yr
At $1,844/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78205 (San Antonio, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 36.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,538
Median income
$38,964
Median age
43.9
Renters
90.7%
Age distribution
39.8%
16.8%
31.1%
Under 181.1%
18–3439.8%
35–5416.8%
55–6411.2%
65+31.1%
Gender
70.6%
29.4%
Male70.6%
Female29.4%
Race & ethnicity
53.7%
62.8%
White53.7%
Black3.7%
Hispanic62.8%
Asian1.7%
Education (25+)
14.9%
21.8%
26.7%
36.7%
No HS diploma14.9%
HS diploma21.8%
Some college26.7%
Bachelor's+36.7%
Housing tenure
90.7%
Owner9.3%
Renter90.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78205 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,696 → $38,964
down 10.8%
Population
1,521 → 1,538
up 1.1%
Renter share
94.8% → 90.7%
-4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
51.7% → 36.7%
-15.0 pts
Median age
48.8 → 43.9
-4.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $43,696 to $38,964 across the same window, down 10.8% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 78205 in San Antonio, TX adding about 17 residents over the five-year window, up 1.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 94.8% to 90.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 51.7% to 36.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 78205 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,844/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 57% of local median household income ($38,964/yr), ZIP 78205 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 10.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78205?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78205 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,844. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78205 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78205's median rent of $1,844/mo is $86 (4%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 78205 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78205 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #149 out of 687 ZIPs tracked at $1,844/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78205?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,844/mo in ZIP 78205. The local median household income is $38,964/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78205?

Rent in ZIP 78205 has decreased 10.0% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78205 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78205 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,844/mo, rent takes approximately 57% of the local median household income ($38,964/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78205 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 78205 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 90.7% of ZIP 78205 households are renters, while 9.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78205 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78205 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78205 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,844/mo, it's $479 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,365/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78205 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78205 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
57%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,844/mo, rent takes ~57% of ZIP 78205's median household income ($38,964/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78205 57%Benchmark 30%
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