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ZIP 78219

Pop. 17,924·Bexar County·384th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,551/mo
Year-over-Year
+20.4%
Month-over-Month
+6.5%
vs US Median
-$414
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ZIP 78219 · $1,551
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$930
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,580
4 BR+
$1,840
Research median
$1,230/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
$18,612/yr
At $1,551/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 20.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+20.4% YoY, +6.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78219 (San Antonio, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,924
Median income
$52,094
Median age
33.2
Renters
46.1%
Age distribution
30.7%
22%
24.2%
14.2%
Under 1830.7%
18–3422%
35–5424.2%
55–648.9%
65+14.2%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
25%
24.9%
57.3%
White25%
Black24.9%
Hispanic57.3%
Asian0.8%
Education (25+)
27.9%
32%
26.4%
13.6%
No HS diploma27.9%
HS diploma32%
Some college26.4%
Bachelor's+13.6%
Housing tenure
53.9%
46.1%
Owner53.9%
Renter46.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78219 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,967 → $52,094
up 27.2%
Population
16,304 → 17,924
up 9.9%
Renter share
48.4% → 46.1%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
10.4% → 13.6%
+3.2 pts

Median household income rose from $40,967 to $52,094 between 2021 and 2024, a 27.2% shift. The population has grown by 9.9% since 2021, moving from about 16,304 residents to roughly 17,924. Renters now make up 46.1% of households, compared with 48.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 13.6% of adults here, versus 10.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78219 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,551/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($52,094/yr), ZIP 78219 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 20.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78219?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78219 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,551. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78219 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78219's median rent of $1,551/mo is $414 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78219 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78219 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #384 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,551/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78219?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,551/mo in ZIP 78219. The local median household income is $52,094/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78219?

Rent in ZIP 78219 has increased 20.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78219 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78219 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,551/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($52,094/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78219 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 78219 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.1% of ZIP 78219 households are renters, while 53.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78219 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78219 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78219 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,551/mo, it's $169 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78219 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78219 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,551/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 78219's median household income ($52,094/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78219 36%Benchmark 30%
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