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ZIP 78213

Pop. 40,526·Bexar County·653rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,107/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
+4.8%
vs US Median
-$858
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ZIP 78213 · $1,107
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,830
4 BR+
$2,140
Research median
$1,430/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
$13,284/yr
At $1,107/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, +4.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78213 (Castle Hills, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,526
Median income
$55,884
Median age
37.2
Renters
51.2%
Age distribution
23.6%
23.2%
30.7%
12.5%
Under 1823.6%
18–3423.2%
35–5430.7%
55–6410%
65+12.5%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
30.7%
75.2%
White30.7%
Black4.6%
Hispanic75.2%
Asian1%
Education (25+)
17.5%
29.8%
30.2%
22.4%
No HS diploma17.5%
HS diploma29.8%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+22.4%
Housing tenure
48.8%
51.2%
Owner48.8%
Renter51.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78213 in Castle Hills, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$990 → $1,107
up 11.8%
Income
$49,050 → $55,884
up 13.9%
Population
42,767 → 40,526
down 5.2%
Renter share
51.5% → 51.2%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
23.2% → 22.4%
-0.8 pts
Median age
35.5 → 37.2
+1.7 yrs

Rent in ZIP 78213 in Castle Hills, TX has climbed 11.8% since 2021, going from about $990 per month to roughly $1,107 today. Census figures show median household income at $55,884 today, compared with $49,050 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 42,767 to 40,526 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.2% change. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78213 covers Castle Hills, TX. The median rent here is $1,107/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($55,884/yr), ZIP 78213 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78213?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78213 (Castle Hills, TX) is $1,107. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78213 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78213's median rent of $1,107/mo is $858 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78213 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78213 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #653 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,107/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78213?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,107/mo in ZIP 78213. The local median household income is $55,884/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78213?

Rent in ZIP 78213 has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78213 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78213 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,107/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($55,884/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78213 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78213 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.2% of ZIP 78213 households are renters, while 48.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78213 has a strong rental market.

When was rent data for ZIP 78213 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78213 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,107/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 78213's median household income ($55,884/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78213 24%Benchmark 30%
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