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ZIP 78212

Pop. 27,437·Bexar County·376th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,565/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$400
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ZIP 78212 · $1,565
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,160
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,800
4 BR+
$2,090
Research median
$1,400/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
$18,780/yr
At $1,565/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.0% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78212 (San Antonio, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 40.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,437
Median income
$62,801
Median age
38.4
Renters
53.4%
Age distribution
13.8%
31.7%
26%
17.4%
Under 1813.8%
18–3431.7%
35–5426%
55–6411.1%
65+17.4%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
46.1%
56.1%
White46.1%
Black3.9%
Hispanic56.1%
Asian2.3%
Education (25+)
14.1%
18.7%
26.4%
40.7%
No HS diploma14.1%
HS diploma18.7%
Some college26.4%
Bachelor's+40.7%
Housing tenure
46.6%
53.4%
Owner46.6%
Renter53.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78212 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,218 → $1,565
up 28.5%
Income
$52,783 → $62,801
up 19.0%
Population
27,020 → 27,437
up 1.5%
Renter share
55.3% → 53.4%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
38.5% → 40.7%
+2.2 pts
Median age
37.9 → 38.4
+0.5 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 78212 in San Antonio, TX paid around $1,218 a month. That figure now sits near $1,565, up 28.5% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $52,783 to $62,801 across the same window, up 19.0% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 78212 in San Antonio, TX adding about 417 residents over the five-year window, up 1.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 55.3% to 53.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 38.5% to 40.7% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 78212 in San Antonio, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78212 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,565/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($62,801/yr), ZIP 78212 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78212?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78212 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,565. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78212 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78212's median rent of $1,565/mo is $400 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78212 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78212 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #376 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,565/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78212?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,565/mo in ZIP 78212. The local median household income is $62,801/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78212?

Rent in ZIP 78212 has increased 9.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78212 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78212 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,565/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($62,801/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78212 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 78212 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.4% of ZIP 78212 households are renters, while 46.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78212 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78212 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78212 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,565/mo, it's $183 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78212 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78212 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,565/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 78212's median household income ($62,801/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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