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ZIP 78232

Pop. 36,636·Bexar County·605th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,226/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$739
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 78232 · $1,226
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$954
2 BR
$1,156
3 BR
$1,483
4 BR+
$1,727
Research median
$1,156/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
$14,712/yr
At $1,226/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.0% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78232 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 50.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,636
Median income
$85,273
Median age
38.4
Renters
44.1%
Age distribution
22.5%
22.2%
25.9%
18.2%
Under 1822.5%
18–3422.2%
35–5425.9%
55–6411.3%
65+18.2%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
63.6%
37.4%
White63.6%
Black3.7%
Hispanic37.4%
Asian2.6%
Education (25+)
16%
29.2%
50.4%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma16%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+50.4%
Housing tenure
55.9%
44.1%
Owner55.9%
Renter44.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78232 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,086 → $1,226
up 12.9%
Income
$78,320 → $85,273
up 8.9%
Population
36,825 → 36,636
down 0.5%
Renter share
42.6% → 44.1%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
48.4% → 50.4%
+2.0 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 78232 in San Antonio, TX has increased by $140 per month, settling near $1,226 after starting the period at $1,086. Census figures show median household income at $85,273 today, compared with $78,320 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 4.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 44.1% of households rent today, against 42.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 48.4% to 50.4%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78232 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,226/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $954/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,156/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($85,273/yr), ZIP 78232 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78232?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78232 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,226. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78232 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78232's median rent of $1,226/mo is $739 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78232 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78232 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #605 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,226/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78232?

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 $1,226/mo in ZIP 78232. The local median household income is $85,273/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78232?

Rent in ZIP 78232 has decreased 7.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78232 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78232 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,226/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($85,273/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78232 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78232 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.1% of ZIP 78232 households are renters, while 55.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78232 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78232 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78232 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $1,226/mo, it's $156 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78232 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78232 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,226/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 78232's median household income ($85,273/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78232 17%Benchmark 30%
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