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ZIP 78214

Pop. 22,118·Bexar County·682nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$978/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$987
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ZIP 78214 · $978
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$820
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,390
4 BR+
$1,610
Research median
$1,080/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
$11,736/yr
At $978/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78214 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,118
Median income
$44,902
Median age
37.8
Renters
43.5%
Age distribution
24.9%
20.8%
23.2%
12.8%
18.2%
Under 1824.9%
18–3420.8%
35–5423.2%
55–6412.8%
65+18.2%
Gender
52.1%
47.9%
Male52.1%
Female47.9%
Race & ethnicity
39.5%
88.4%
White39.5%
Hispanic88.4%
Education (25+)
31.8%
37%
22.1%
No HS diploma31.8%
HS diploma37%
Some college22.1%
Bachelor's+9.1%
Housing tenure
56.5%
43.5%
Owner56.5%
Renter43.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78214 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,633 → $44,902
up 22.6%
Population
23,077 → 22,118
down 4.2%
Renter share
42.1% → 43.5%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
7.2% → 9.1%
+1.9 pts
Median age
35 → 37.8
+2.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $36,633 to $44,902 across the same window, up 22.6% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 23,077 to 22,118 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.2% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78214 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $978/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($44,902/yr), ZIP 78214 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78214?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78214 (San Antonio, TX) is $978. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78214 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78214's median rent of $978/mo is $987 (50%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78214 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78214 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #682 out of 689 ZIPs at $978/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78214?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $39,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $978/mo in ZIP 78214. The local median household income is $44,902/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78214?

Rent in ZIP 78214 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 78214 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78214 is considered affordable for renters. At $978/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($44,902/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78214 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78214 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.5% of ZIP 78214 households are renters, while 56.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78214 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78214 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78214 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $978/mo, it's $404 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78214 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78214 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $978/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 78214's median household income ($44,902/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78214 26%Benchmark 30%
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