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ZIP 78229

Pop. 35,664·Bexar County·633rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,157/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$808
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ZIP 78229 · $1,157
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,510
3 BR
$1,940
4 BR+
$2,260
Research median
$1,510/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
$13,884/yr
At $1,157/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.8% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78229 (San Antonio, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,664
Median income
$46,574
Median age
29.8
Renters
86.2%
Age distribution
21.7%
37.1%
25.7%
Under 1821.7%
18–3437.1%
35–5425.7%
55–646.2%
65+9.3%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
34.7%
47.3%
15.8%
White34.7%
Black9.5%
Hispanic47.3%
Asian15.8%
Education (25+)
15.8%
24.3%
32.1%
27.9%
No HS diploma15.8%
HS diploma24.3%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+27.9%
Housing tenure
13.8%
86.2%
Owner13.8%
Renter86.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78229 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,041 → $1,157
up 11.1%
Income
$41,128 → $46,574
up 13.2%
Population
34,633 → 35,664
up 3.0%
Renter share
85.1% → 86.2%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
34.1% → 27.9%
-6.2 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 78229 in San Antonio, TX paid around $1,041 a month. That figure now sits near $1,157, up 11.1% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 78229 in San Antonio, TX now reports about $46,574, up from $41,128 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 78229 in San Antonio, TX adding about 1,031 residents over the five-year window, up 3.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 34.1% to 27.9% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 78229 in San Antonio, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78229 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,157/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,510/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($46,574/yr), ZIP 78229 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78229?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78229 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,157. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78229 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78229's median rent of $1,157/mo is $808 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78229 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78229 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #633 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,157/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78229?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,157/mo in ZIP 78229. The local median household income is $46,574/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78229?

Rent in ZIP 78229 has increased 3.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78229 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78229 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,157/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($46,574/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78229 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 78229 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 86.2% of ZIP 78229 households are renters, while 13.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78229 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78229 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78229 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $1,157/mo, it's $225 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78229 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78229 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,157/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 78229's median household income ($46,574/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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