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ZIP 78238

Pop. 26,032·Bexar County·620th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,197/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$768
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ZIP 78238 · $1,197
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,670
4 BR+
$1,940
Research median
$1,300/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
$14,364/yr
At $1,197/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.9% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78238 (San Antonio, TX) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,032
Median income
$57,769
Median age
34.1
Renters
55.2%
Age distribution
24.2%
26.4%
27.1%
14%
Under 1824.2%
18–3426.4%
35–5427.1%
55–648.3%
65+14%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
29.4%
69.1%
White29.4%
Black7.9%
Hispanic69.1%
Asian5.1%
Education (25+)
14.3%
27.9%
36.2%
21.6%
No HS diploma14.3%
HS diploma27.9%
Some college36.2%
Bachelor's+21.6%
Housing tenure
44.8%
55.2%
Owner44.8%
Renter55.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78238 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$963 → $1,197
up 24.3%
Income
$51,589 → $57,769
up 12.0%
Population
25,737 → 26,032
up 1.1%
Renter share
51.9% → 55.2%
+3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
18.4% → 21.6%
+3.2 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 78238 in San Antonio, TX paid around $963 a month. That figure now sits near $1,197, up 24.3% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $57,769 today, compared with $51,589 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 78238 in San Antonio, TX adding about 295 residents over the five-year window, up 1.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 51.9% to 55.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 18.4% to 21.6% 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 78238 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,197/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($57,769/yr), ZIP 78238 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78238?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78238 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,197. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78238 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78238's median rent of $1,197/mo is $768 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78238 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78238 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #620 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,197/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78238?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,197/mo in ZIP 78238. The local median household income is $57,769/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78238?

Rent in ZIP 78238 has increased 10.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78238 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78238 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,197/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($57,769/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78238 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78238 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.2% of ZIP 78238 households are renters, while 44.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78238 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78238 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78238 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $1,197/mo, it's $185 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78238 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78238 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,197/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 78238's median household income ($57,769/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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