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ZIP 78248

Pop. 14,488·Bexar County·640th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,136/mo
Year-over-Year
-13.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
-$829
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ZIP 78248 · $1,136
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,500
3 BR
$1,920
4 BR+
$2,240
Research median
$1,500/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
$13,632/yr
At $1,136/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 13.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-13.2% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78248 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 65.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,488
Median income
$130,552
Median age
41.5
Renters
27.1%
Age distribution
21.4%
16.4%
30.1%
20.9%
Under 1821.4%
18–3416.4%
35–5430.1%
55–6411.2%
65+20.9%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
63.5%
36.9%
White63.5%
Black1.8%
Hispanic36.9%
Asian1.4%
Education (25+)
23.5%
65.9%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma8%
Some college23.5%
Bachelor's+65.9%
Housing tenure
72.9%
27.1%
Owner72.9%
Renter27.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78248 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$122,986 → $130,552
up 6.2%
Population
13,840 → 14,488
up 4.7%
Renter share
30.5% → 27.1%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
60.9% → 65.9%
+5.0 pts
Median age
42.7 → 41.5
-1.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $122,986 in 2021 to $130,552 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 13,840 to 14,488 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.7% change. About 27.1% of households rent today, against 30.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 60.9% to 65.9%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78248 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,136/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo.

At 10% of local median household income ($130,552/yr), ZIP 78248 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 13.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78248?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78248 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,136. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78248 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78248's median rent of $1,136/mo is $829 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78248 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78248 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #640 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,136/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78248?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,136/mo in ZIP 78248. The local median household income is $130,552/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78248?

Rent in ZIP 78248 has decreased 13.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78248 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78248 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,136/mo, rent takes approximately 10% of the local median household income ($130,552/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78248 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78248 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.1% of ZIP 78248 households are renters, while 72.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78248 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78248 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78248 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $1,136/mo, it's $246 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78248 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78248 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
10%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,136/mo, rent takes ~10% of ZIP 78248's median household income ($130,552/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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