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ZIP 78218

Pop. 39,428·Bexar County·504th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,386/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.3%
Month-over-Month
-4.5%
vs US Median
-$579
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 78218 · $1,386
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,000
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,320
3 BR
$1,690
4 BR+
$1,970
Research median
$1,320/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,632/yr
At $1,386/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.3% YoY, -4.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78218 (San Antonio, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,428
Median income
$57,285
Median age
36
Renters
51.8%
Age distribution
23.6%
25.3%
25.6%
14.2%
Under 1823.6%
18–3425.3%
35–5425.6%
55–6411.4%
65+14.2%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
34.7%
13%
56.2%
White34.7%
Black13%
Hispanic56.2%
Asian3%
Education (25+)
17.9%
32.4%
28.9%
20.7%
No HS diploma17.9%
HS diploma32.4%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+20.7%
Housing tenure
48.2%
51.8%
Owner48.2%
Renter51.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78218 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,208 → $1,386
up 14.7%
Income
$45,884 → $57,285
up 24.8%
Population
36,334 → 39,428
up 8.5%
Renter share
52.5% → 51.8%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
17.9% → 20.7%
+2.8 pts
Median age
33.8 → 36
+2.2 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 78218 in San Antonio, TX has increased by $178 per month, settling near $1,386 after starting the period at $1,208. Median household income grew from $45,884 to $57,285 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.8% shift. Income growth outran rent by about 10.1 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 36,334 to 39,428 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 17.9% to 20.7%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 78218 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 78218 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,386/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($57,285/yr), ZIP 78218 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78218?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78218 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,386. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78218 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78218's median rent of $1,386/mo is $579 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78218 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78218 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #504 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,386/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78218?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,386/mo in ZIP 78218. The local median household income is $57,285/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78218?

Rent in ZIP 78218 has decreased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78218 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78218 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,386/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($57,285/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78218 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78218 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.8% of ZIP 78218 households are renters, while 48.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78218 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78218 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78218 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,386/mo, it's $4 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78218 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78218 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,386/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 78218's median household income ($57,285/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78218 29%Benchmark 30%
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