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ZIP 78245

Pop. 96,015·Bexar County·472nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,431/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.7%
vs US Median
-$534
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ZIP 78245 · $1,431
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,370
2 BR
$1,660
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,480
Research median
$1,660/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
$17,172/yr
At $1,431/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.8% YoY, +3.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78245 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
96,015
Median income
$90,029
Median age
32.1
Renters
31.3%
Age distribution
27.4%
28.3%
28.1%
Under 1827.4%
18–3428.3%
35–5428.1%
55–647.2%
65+9%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
39.9%
63.2%
White39.9%
Black12.2%
Hispanic63.2%
Asian3%
Education (25+)
28.7%
36.6%
25.2%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma28.7%
Some college36.6%
Bachelor's+25.2%
Housing tenure
68.7%
31.3%
Owner68.7%
Renter31.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78245 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,262 → $1,431
up 13.4%
Income
$77,468 → $90,029
up 16.2%
Population
90,956 → 96,015
up 5.6%
Renter share
27.7% → 31.3%
+3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
26.5% → 25.2%
-1.3 pts
Median age
30.2 → 32.1
+1.9 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 78245 in San Antonio, TX paid around $1,262 a month. That figure now sits near $1,431, up 13.4% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 78245 in San Antonio, TX now reports about $90,029, up from $77,468 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 78245 in San Antonio, TX adding about 5,059 residents over the five-year window, up 5.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 27.7% to 31.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 78245 in San Antonio, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78245 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,431/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($90,029/yr), ZIP 78245 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78245?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78245 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,431. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78245 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78245's median rent of $1,431/mo is $534 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78245 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78245 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #472 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,431/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78245?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,431/mo in ZIP 78245. The local median household income is $90,029/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78245?

Rent in ZIP 78245 has decreased 4.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78245 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78245 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,431/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($90,029/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78245 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78245 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.3% of ZIP 78245 households are renters, while 68.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78245 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78245 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78245 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,431/mo, it's $49 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78245 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78245 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,431/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 78245's median household income ($90,029/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78245 19%Benchmark 30%
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