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ZIP 78228

Pop. 56,165·Bexar County·608th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,216/mo
Year-over-Year
-22.7%
Month-over-Month
-8.4%
vs US Median
-$749
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ZIP 78228 · $1,216
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$920
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,220
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,820
Research median
$1,220/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
$14,592/yr
At $1,216/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 22.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-22.7% YoY, -8.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78228 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
56,165
Median income
$52,976
Median age
36.1
Renters
40.7%
Age distribution
23.9%
24.7%
24.2%
16%
Under 1823.9%
18–3424.7%
35–5424.2%
55–6411.1%
65+16%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
30.4%
88.8%
White30.4%
Black2%
Hispanic88.8%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
25.2%
33.3%
26.5%
15%
No HS diploma25.2%
HS diploma33.3%
Some college26.5%
Bachelor's+15%
Housing tenure
59.3%
40.7%
Owner59.3%
Renter40.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78228 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,243 → $1,216
down 2.2%
Income
$43,422 → $52,976
up 22.0%
Population
56,781 → 56,165
down 1.1%
Renter share
42% → 40.7%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
12% → 15%
+3.0 pts
Median age
35.6 → 36.1
+0.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 78228 in San Antonio, TX stood at $1,243 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,216, reflecting a 2.2% decrease over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 78228 in San Antonio, TX now reports about $52,976, up from $43,422 in 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 56,781 residents to roughly 56,165. College-educated residents now make up 15% of adults here, versus 12% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 78228 in San Antonio, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78228 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,216/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($52,976/yr), ZIP 78228 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 22.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78228?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78228 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,216. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78228 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78228's median rent of $1,216/mo is $749 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78228 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78228 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #608 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,216/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78228?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,216/mo in ZIP 78228. The local median household income is $52,976/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78228?

Rent in ZIP 78228 has decreased 22.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78228 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78228 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,216/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($52,976/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78228 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78228 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.7% of ZIP 78228 households are renters, while 59.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78228 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78228 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78228 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $1,216/mo, it's $166 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78228 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78228 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,216/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 78228's median household income ($52,976/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78228 28%Benchmark 30%
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