ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 78205

Part of San Antonio, TX

Pop. 1,538·Bexar County·82nd most expensive ZIP in Texas

Median rent (all units)

$2,016/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.7%

Month-over-Month

-1.1%

vs US Median

+$84

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 78205 · $2,016

More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 78205 changed +3.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($38,964) is $974 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,110).

Rank in San Antonio

54th cheapest of 54 ZIP codes in San Antonio.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 78215, 1 mile away, rents for 19% less ($1,635/mo), about $4,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 78205. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$24,192/yr

At $2,016/mo median

Location

CitySan Antonio

StateTX

CountyBexar County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.7% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.

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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 78205 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $2,016/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 62% of local median household income ($38,964/yr), ZIP 78205 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $81,000/year (about $39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,016/mo in ZIP 78205. The local median household income is $38,964/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78205?

Rent in ZIP 78205 has risen 3.7% over the past year.

How does ZIP 78205 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78205 is one of the pricier among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #82 of 693 at $2,016/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 78205 changed +3.7%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.