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ZIP 78233

Pop. 48,911·Bexar County·575th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,288/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
-$677
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ZIP 78233 · $1,288
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$2,090
4 BR+
$2,440
Research median
$1,630/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
$15,456/yr
At $1,288/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.9% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78233 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,911
Median income
$76,421
Median age
36
Renters
39.6%
Age distribution
22.9%
25.9%
25.5%
14.4%
Under 1822.9%
18–3425.9%
35–5425.5%
55–6411.2%
65+14.4%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
45.9%
51.3%
White45.9%
Black13.4%
Hispanic51.3%
Asian3.1%
Education (25+)
26.6%
36.9%
27.5%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma26.6%
Some college36.9%
Bachelor's+27.5%
Housing tenure
60.4%
39.6%
Owner60.4%
Renter39.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78233 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,151 → $1,288
up 11.9%
Income
$63,814 → $76,421
up 19.8%
Population
46,281 → 48,911
up 5.7%
Renter share
39.6% → 39.6%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
21.6% → 27.5%
+5.9 pts
Median age
34.8 → 36
+1.2 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 78233 in San Antonio, TX has shifted from $1,151 to $1,288, up 11.9% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $76,421 today, compared with $63,814 five years earlier. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 78233 in San Antonio, TX adding about 2,630 residents over the five-year window, up 5.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21.6% to 27.5% across the same window. 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 78233 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,288/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($76,421/yr), ZIP 78233 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78233?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78233 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,288. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78233 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78233's median rent of $1,288/mo is $677 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78233 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78233 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #575 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,288/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78233?

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 $1,288/mo in ZIP 78233. The local median household income is $76,421/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78233?

Rent in ZIP 78233 has decreased 2.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78233 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78233 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,288/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($76,421/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78233 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78233 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.6% of ZIP 78233 households are renters, while 60.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78233 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78233 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78233 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $1,288/mo, it's $94 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78233 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78233 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,288/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 78233's median household income ($76,421/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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