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ZIP 78242

Pop. 36,168·Bexar County·520th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,370/mo
Year-over-Year
-11.0%
Month-over-Month
+10.5%
vs US Median
-$595
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ZIP 78242 · $1,370
More affordable than 82% 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
$16,440/yr
At $1,370/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-11.0% YoY, +10.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78242 (San Antonio, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,168
Median income
$50,644
Median age
29.7
Renters
46.4%
Age distribution
33.7%
25.7%
23%
Under 1833.7%
18–3425.7%
35–5423%
55–647.3%
65+10.3%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
35.1%
86.5%
White35.1%
Black2.6%
Hispanic86.5%
Education (25+)
32.3%
33.1%
24.3%
No HS diploma32.3%
HS diploma33.1%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+10.3%
Housing tenure
53.6%
46.4%
Owner53.6%
Renter46.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78242 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,073 → $50,644
up 17.6%
Population
34,084 → 36,168
up 6.1%
Renter share
46.1% → 46.4%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
7.5% → 10.3%
+2.8 pts
Median age
28.3 → 29.7
+1.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 78242 in San Antonio, TX now reports about $50,644, up from $43,073 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 78242 in San Antonio, TX adding about 2,084 residents over the five-year window, up 6.1% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 7.5% to 10.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78242 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,370/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 32% of local median household income ($50,644/yr), ZIP 78242 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 11.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78242?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78242 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,370. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78242 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78242's median rent of $1,370/mo is $595 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78242 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78242 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #520 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,370/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78242?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,370/mo in ZIP 78242. The local median household income is $50,644/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78242?

Rent in ZIP 78242 has decreased 11.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78242 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78242 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,370/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($50,644/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78242 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 78242 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.4% of ZIP 78242 households are renters, while 53.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78242 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78242 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78242 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $1,370/mo, it's $12 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78242 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78242 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,370/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 78242's median household income ($50,644/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78242 32%Benchmark 30%
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