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ZIP 78216

Pop. 41,180·Bexar County·642nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,132/mo
Year-over-Year
-10.4%
Month-over-Month
-7.4%
vs US Median
-$833
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ZIP 78216 · $1,132
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,230
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$1,910
4 BR+
$2,230
Research median
$1,490/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
$13,584/yr
At $1,132/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 10.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-10.4% YoY, -7.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78216 (San Antonio, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 33.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,180
Median income
$59,110
Median age
37.8
Renters
64.8%
Age distribution
17.4%
28.6%
28.1%
14.3%
Under 1817.4%
18–3428.6%
35–5428.1%
55–6411.6%
65+14.3%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
41.9%
58.4%
White41.9%
Black4.4%
Hispanic58.4%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
21%
34%
33.9%
No HS diploma11.2%
HS diploma21%
Some college34%
Bachelor's+33.9%
Housing tenure
35.2%
64.8%
Owner35.2%
Renter64.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78216 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,067 → $1,132
up 6.1%
Income
$50,362 → $59,110
up 17.4%
Population
43,073 → 41,180
down 4.4%
Renter share
66.2% → 64.8%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
35.5% → 33.9%
-1.6 pts
Median age
34.2 → 37.8
+3.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 78216 in San Antonio, TX has increased from $1,067 to $1,132, a 6.1% change over five years. Median household income rose from $50,362 to $59,110 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.4% shift. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 4.4% since 2021, moving from about 43,073 residents to roughly 41,180. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 78216 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 78216 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,132/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($59,110/yr), ZIP 78216 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 10.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78216?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78216 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,132. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78216 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78216's median rent of $1,132/mo is $833 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78216 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78216 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #642 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,132/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78216?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,132/mo in ZIP 78216. The local median household income is $59,110/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78216?

Rent in ZIP 78216 has decreased 10.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78216 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78216 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,132/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($59,110/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78216 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78216 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 64.8% of ZIP 78216 households are renters, while 35.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78216 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78216 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78216 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $1,132/mo, it's $250 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78216 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78216 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,132/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 78216's median household income ($59,110/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78216 23%Benchmark 30%
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