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ZIP 78221

Pop. 42,178·Bexar County·564th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,300/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.6%
Month-over-Month
+8.4%
vs US Median
-$665
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ZIP 78221 · $1,300
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,620
4 BR+
$1,880
Research median
$1,260/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
$15,600/yr
At $1,300/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.6% YoY, +8.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78221 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,178
Median income
$63,811
Median age
34
Renters
29.8%
Age distribution
26.6%
24.8%
26.7%
Under 1826.6%
18–3424.8%
35–5426.7%
55–6410%
65+11.9%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
39.5%
87.7%
White39.5%
Black0.5%
Hispanic87.7%
Education (25+)
22.9%
37.1%
27.8%
12.2%
No HS diploma22.9%
HS diploma37.1%
Some college27.8%
Bachelor's+12.2%
Housing tenure
70.2%
29.8%
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78221 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,115 → $63,811
up 24.8%
Population
41,964 → 42,178
up 0.5%
Renter share
34.3% → 29.8%
-4.5 pts
Bachelor's+
8.9% → 12.2%
+3.3 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $51,115 in 2021 to $63,811 more recently. The renter share has eased from 34.3% to 29.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 8.9% to 12.2% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 78221

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78221 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,300/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($63,811/yr), ZIP 78221 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78221?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78221 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,300. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78221 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78221's median rent of $1,300/mo is $665 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78221 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78221 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #564 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,300/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78221?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,300/mo in ZIP 78221. The local median household income is $63,811/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78221?

Rent in ZIP 78221 has decreased 3.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78221 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78221 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,300/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($63,811/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78221 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78221 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.8% of ZIP 78221 households are renters, while 70.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78221 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78221 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78221 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $1,300/mo, it's $82 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78221 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78221 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,300/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 78221's median household income ($63,811/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78221 24%Benchmark 30%
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