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ZIP 78208

Pop. 3,861·Bexar County·310th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,639/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$326
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ZIP 78208 · $1,639
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$770
1 BR
$840
2 BR
$1,020
3 BR
$1,310
4 BR+
$1,530
Research median
$1,020/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
$19,668/yr
At $1,639/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.2% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78208 (San Antonio, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,861
Median income
$26,595
Median age
36
Renters
67.5%
Age distribution
20.1%
28.4%
21%
14.1%
16.3%
Under 1820.1%
18–3428.4%
35–5421%
55–6414.1%
65+16.3%
Gender
54.2%
45.8%
Male54.2%
Female45.8%
Race & ethnicity
35.5%
21.1%
65.1%
White35.5%
Black21.1%
Hispanic65.1%
Asian1.1%
Education (25+)
17.5%
37.2%
33.7%
No HS diploma17.5%
HS diploma37.2%
Some college33.7%
Bachelor's+11.6%
Housing tenure
32.5%
67.5%
Owner32.5%
Renter67.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78208 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$20,677 → $26,595
up 28.6%
Population
4,175 → 3,861
down 7.5%
Renter share
66.6% → 67.5%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
8.2% → 11.6%
+3.4 pts
Median age
33 → 36
+3.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $20,677 to $26,595 across the same window, up 28.6% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 78208 in San Antonio, TX losing about 314 residents over the five-year window, down 7.5% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 8.2% to 11.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78208 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,639/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo.

At 74% of local median household income ($26,595/yr), ZIP 78208 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78208?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78208 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,639. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78208 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78208's median rent of $1,639/mo is $326 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78208 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78208 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #310 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,639/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78208?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,639/mo in ZIP 78208. The local median household income is $26,595/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78208?

Rent in ZIP 78208 has increased 10.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78208 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78208 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,639/mo, rent takes approximately 74% of the local median household income ($26,595/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78208 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 78208 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.5% of ZIP 78208 households are renters, while 32.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78208 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78208 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78208 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,639/mo, it's $257 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78208 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78208 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
74%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,639/mo, rent takes ~74% of ZIP 78208's median household income ($26,595/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78208 74%Benchmark 30%
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