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ZIP 78235

Pop. 2,304·Bexar County·610th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,213/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.0%
vs US Median
-$752
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ZIP 78235 · $1,213
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,590
3 BR
$2,040
4 BR+
$2,380
Research median
$1,590/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
$14,556/yr
At $1,213/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78235 (San Antonio, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,304
Median income
$62,863
Median age
27.5
Renters
97.5%
Age distribution
12.7%
54.6%
25%
Under 1812.7%
18–3454.6%
35–5425%
55–646%
65+1.7%
Gender
58.5%
41.5%
Male58.5%
Female41.5%
Race & ethnicity
42.8%
69.8%
White42.8%
Black5.2%
Hispanic69.8%
Asian11%
Education (25+)
13.3%
28.2%
21.4%
37.1%
No HS diploma13.3%
HS diploma28.2%
Some college21.4%
Bachelor's+37.1%
Housing tenure
97.5%
Owner2.5%
Renter97.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78235 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,079 → $62,863
up 28.1%
Population
2,362 → 2,304
down 2.5%
Renter share
100% → 97.5%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
31.9% → 37.1%
+5.2 pts

Census figures show median household income at $62,863 today, compared with $49,079 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 2,362 to 2,304 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.5% change. About 97.5% of households rent today, against 100% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 31.9% to 37.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78235 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,213/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($62,863/yr), ZIP 78235 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78235?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78235 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,213. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78235 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78235's median rent of $1,213/mo is $752 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78235 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78235 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #610 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,213/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78235?

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 $1,213/mo in ZIP 78235. The local median household income is $62,863/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78235?

Rent in ZIP 78235 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 78235 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78235 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,213/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($62,863/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78235 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78235 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 97.5% of ZIP 78235 households are renters, while 2.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78235 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78235 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78235 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $1,213/mo, it's $169 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78235 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78235 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,213/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 78235's median household income ($62,863/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78235 23%Benchmark 30%
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