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ZIP 78215

Pop. 3,506·Bexar County·311th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,636/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.0%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
-$329
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ZIP 78215 · $1,636
More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,490
1 BR
$1,630
2 BR
$1,970
3 BR
$2,530
4 BR+
$2,950
Research median
$1,970/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
$19,632/yr
At $1,636/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 (+4.0% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78215 (San Antonio, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 78.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,506
Median income
$84,437
Median age
35.2
Renters
97.7%
Age distribution
47.7%
35.3%
Under 181.3%
18–3447.7%
35–5435.3%
55–646.6%
65+9.1%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
60.5%
38.7%
White60.5%
Black5.8%
Hispanic38.7%
Asian3.5%
Education (25+)
78.6%
No HS diploma1.2%
HS diploma9.5%
Some college10.8%
Bachelor's+78.6%
Housing tenure
97.7%
Owner2.3%
Renter97.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78215 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,459 → $1,636
up 12.1%
Income
$74,159 → $84,437
up 13.9%
Population
3,151 → 3,506
up 11.3%
Renter share
92.7% → 97.7%
+5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
67.1% → 78.6%
+11.5 pts
Median age
31.8 → 35.2
+3.4 yrs

Rent in ZIP 78215 in San Antonio, TX has increased 12.1% since 2021, going from about $1,459 per month to roughly $1,636 today. Median household income grew from $74,159 to $84,437 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.9% shift. Headcount in the area went from 3,151 to 3,506 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.3% change. About 97.7% of households rent today, against 92.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 67.1% to 78.6%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 78215 in San Antonio, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78215 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,636/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($84,437/yr), ZIP 78215 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78215?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78215 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,636. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78215 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78215's median rent of $1,636/mo is $329 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78215 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78215 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #311 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,636/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78215?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,636/mo in ZIP 78215. The local median household income is $84,437/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78215?

Rent in ZIP 78215 has increased 4.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78215 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78215 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,636/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($84,437/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78215 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78215 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 97.7% of ZIP 78215 households are renters, while 2.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78215 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78215 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78215 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,636/mo, it's $254 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78215 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78215 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,636/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 78215's median household income ($84,437/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78215 23%Benchmark 30%
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