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ZIP 78237

Pop. 37,379·Bexar County·575th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,288/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$677
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ZIP 78237 · $1,288
More affordable than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,450
4 BR+
$1,690
Research median
$1,130/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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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.5% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78237 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 6.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,379
Median income
$42,772
Median age
34.7
Renters
38.7%
Age distribution
27.6%
22.9%
23.8%
13.5%
12.2%
Under 1827.6%
18–3422.9%
35–5423.8%
55–6413.5%
65+12.2%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
26.1%
95%
White26.1%
Black2.1%
Hispanic95%
Education (25+)
34.4%
36.4%
23.1%
No HS diploma34.4%
HS diploma36.4%
Some college23.1%
Bachelor's+6.2%
Housing tenure
61.3%
38.7%
Owner61.3%
Renter38.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78237 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$34,266 → $42,772
up 24.8%
Population
38,772 → 37,379
down 3.6%
Renter share
36.9% → 38.7%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
5% → 6.2%
+1.2 pts
Median age
34.1 → 34.7
+0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $42,772 today, compared with $34,266 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 3.6% since 2021, moving from about 38,772 residents to roughly 37,379. Renters now make up 38.7% of households, compared with 36.9% five years ago.

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About renting in ZIP 78237

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78237 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,288/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($42,772/yr), ZIP 78237 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78237?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78237 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,288. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78237 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78237's median rent of $1,288/mo is $677 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78237 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78237 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 78237?

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 78237. The local median household income is $42,772/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78237?

Rent in ZIP 78237 has increased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78237 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78237 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,288/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($42,772/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78237 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 78237 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.7% of ZIP 78237 households are renters, while 61.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78237 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78237 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78237 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 78237 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78237 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,288/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 78237's median household income ($42,772/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78237 36%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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