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ZIP 78211

Pop. 30,857·Bexar County·483rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,417/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+6.3%
vs US Median
-$548
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ZIP 78211 · $1,417
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,480
4 BR+
$1,720
Research median
$1,150/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
$17,004/yr
At $1,417/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +6.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78211 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 6.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,857
Median income
$55,436
Median age
36.2
Renters
39.1%
Age distribution
24.9%
23.3%
26.2%
14.9%
Under 1824.9%
18–3423.3%
35–5426.2%
55–6410.8%
65+14.9%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
30.5%
94.1%
White30.5%
Black1.4%
Hispanic94.1%
Education (25+)
36.8%
33.5%
23.1%
No HS diploma36.8%
HS diploma33.5%
Some college23.1%
Bachelor's+6.5%
Housing tenure
60.9%
39.1%
Owner60.9%
Renter39.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78211 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,008 → $55,436
up 23.2%
Population
30,556 → 30,857
up 1.0%
Renter share
36.2% → 39.1%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
5.6% → 6.5%
+0.9 pts
Median age
37.6 → 36.2
-1.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $45,008 to $55,436 across the same window, up 23.2% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 30,556 to 30,857 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.0% change. About 39.1% of households rent today, against 36.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78211 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,417/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($55,436/yr), ZIP 78211 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78211?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78211 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,417. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78211 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78211's median rent of $1,417/mo is $548 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78211 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78211 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #483 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,417/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78211?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,417/mo in ZIP 78211. The local median household income is $55,436/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78211?

Rent in ZIP 78211 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 78211 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78211 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,417/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($55,436/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78211 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 78211 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.1% of ZIP 78211 households are renters, while 60.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78211 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78211 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78211 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,417/mo, it's $35 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78211 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78211 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,417/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 78211's median household income ($55,436/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78211 31%Benchmark 30%
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