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ZIP 78209

Pop. 43,400·Bexar County·385th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,550/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$415
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ZIP 78209 · $1,550
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,620/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
$18,600/yr
At $1,550/mo median
Location
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 (-0.1% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78209 (San Antonio, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, 60.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,400
Median income
$86,514
Median age
38.9
Renters
50%
Age distribution
22%
22%
25.8%
12.3%
17.8%
Under 1822%
18–3422%
35–5425.8%
55–6412.3%
65+17.8%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
67.8%
30.8%
White67.8%
Black2.6%
Hispanic30.8%
Asian2.7%
Education (25+)
14.1%
20.9%
60.9%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma14.1%
Some college20.9%
Bachelor's+60.9%
Housing tenure
50%
50%
Owner50%
Renter50%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78209 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,390 → $1,550
up 11.5%
Income
$74,042 → $86,514
up 16.8%
Population
42,474 → 43,400
up 2.2%
Renter share
51.7% → 50%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
60.3% → 60.9%
+0.6 pts
Median age
36.6 → 38.9
+2.3 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 78209 in San Antonio, TX has increased from $1,390 to $1,550, a 11.5% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $74,042 in 2021 to $86,514 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 2.2% since 2021, moving from about 42,474 residents to roughly 43,400. Renters now make up 50% of households, compared with 51.7% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 78209 in San Antonio, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78209 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,550/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($86,514/yr), ZIP 78209 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78209?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78209 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,550. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78209 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78209's median rent of $1,550/mo is $415 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78209 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78209 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #385 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,550/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78209?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,550/mo in ZIP 78209. The local median household income is $86,514/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78209?

Rent in ZIP 78209 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 78209 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78209 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,550/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($86,514/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78209 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78209 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50% of ZIP 78209 households are renters, while 50% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78209 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78209 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78209 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,550/mo, it's $168 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78209 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78209 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,550/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 78209's median household income ($86,514/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78209 21%Benchmark 30%
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