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ZIP 78244

Pop. 38,092·Bexar County·399th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,528/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$437
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ZIP 78244 · $1,528
More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,410
2 BR
$1,710
3 BR
$2,190
4 BR+
$2,560
Research median
$1,710/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
$18,336/yr
At $1,528/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.1% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78244 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,092
Median income
$71,128
Median age
32.6
Renters
26.5%
Age distribution
26.2%
29.7%
27.3%
Under 1826.2%
18–3429.7%
35–5427.3%
55–648.3%
65+8.4%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
31.5%
25.7%
47.4%
White31.5%
Black25.7%
Hispanic47.4%
Asian3%
Education (25+)
12.9%
27.8%
35.8%
23.4%
No HS diploma12.9%
HS diploma27.8%
Some college35.8%
Bachelor's+23.4%
Housing tenure
73.5%
26.5%
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78244 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,287 → $1,528
up 18.7%
Income
$61,392 → $71,128
up 15.9%
Population
36,233 → 38,092
up 5.1%
Renter share
28.6% → 26.5%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
22.6% → 23.4%
+0.8 pts
Median age
33.9 → 32.6
-1.3 yrs

Rent in ZIP 78244 in San Antonio, TX has climbed 18.7% since 2021, going from about $1,287 per month to roughly $1,528 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 78244 in San Antonio, TX now reports about $71,128, up from $61,392 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 36,233 to 38,092 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.1% change. About 26.5% of households rent today, against 28.6% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 78244 in San Antonio, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78244 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,528/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($71,128/yr), ZIP 78244 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78244?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78244 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,528. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78244 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78244's median rent of $1,528/mo is $437 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78244 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78244 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #399 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,528/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78244?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,528/mo in ZIP 78244. The local median household income is $71,128/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78244?

Rent in ZIP 78244 has increased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78244 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78244 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,528/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($71,128/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78244 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78244 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.5% of ZIP 78244 households are renters, while 73.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78244 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78244 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78244 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,528/mo, it's $146 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78244 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78244 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,528/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 78244's median household income ($71,128/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78244 26%Benchmark 30%
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