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ZIP 78217

Pop. 34,055·Bexar County·658th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,101/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
-$864
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ZIP 78217 · $1,101
More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$1,850
4 BR+
$2,150
Research median
$1,440/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
$13,212/yr
At $1,101/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.7% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78217 (San Antonio, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,055
Median income
$60,988
Median age
38
Renters
55.3%
Age distribution
20.9%
24.7%
24.7%
12.1%
17.7%
Under 1820.9%
18–3424.7%
35–5424.7%
55–6412.1%
65+17.7%
Gender
45.8%
54.2%
Male45.8%
Female54.2%
Race & ethnicity
44.9%
56.6%
White44.9%
Black9.1%
Hispanic56.6%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
23.2%
36.4%
30.2%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma23.2%
Some college36.4%
Bachelor's+30.2%
Housing tenure
44.7%
55.3%
Owner44.7%
Renter55.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78217 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$974 → $1,101
up 13.0%
Income
$47,122 → $60,988
up 29.4%
Population
33,130 → 34,055
up 2.8%
Renter share
57.7% → 55.3%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
24.9% → 30.2%
+5.3 pts
Median age
35.2 → 38
+2.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 78217 in San Antonio, TX has shifted from $974 to $1,101, up 13.0% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $47,122 to $60,988 between 2021 and 2024, a 29.4% shift. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 78217 in San Antonio, TX adding about 925 residents over the five-year window, up 2.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 57.7% to 55.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 24.9% to 30.2% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 78217 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 78217 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,101/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($60,988/yr), ZIP 78217 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78217?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78217 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,101. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78217 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78217's median rent of $1,101/mo is $864 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78217 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78217 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #658 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,101/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78217?

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 $1,101/mo in ZIP 78217. The local median household income is $60,988/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78217?

Rent in ZIP 78217 has decreased 2.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78217 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78217 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,101/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($60,988/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78217 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78217 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.3% of ZIP 78217 households are renters, while 44.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78217 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78217 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78217 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $1,101/mo, it's $281 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78217 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78217 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,101/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 78217's median household income ($60,988/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78217 22%Benchmark 30%
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