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ZIP 78249

Pop. 63,439·Bexar County·509th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,379/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$586
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ZIP 78249 · $1,379
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,460
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,270
4 BR+
$2,650
Research median
$1,770/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
$16,548/yr
At $1,379/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78249 (San Antonio, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
63,439
Median income
$80,565
Median age
28.8
Renters
49%
Age distribution
18.9%
41.1%
22.2%
Under 1818.9%
18–3441.1%
35–5422.2%
55–648.3%
65+9.5%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
47.8%
49.3%
White47.8%
Black6.7%
Hispanic49.3%
Asian7%
Education (25+)
14.6%
29.2%
52%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma14.6%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+52%
Housing tenure
51%
49%
Owner51%
Renter49%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78249 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,234 → $1,379
up 11.8%
Income
$73,875 → $80,565
up 9.1%
Population
59,035 → 63,439
up 7.5%
Renter share
48.7% → 49%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
48.8% → 52%
+3.2 pts
Median age
27.9 → 28.8
+0.9 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 78249 in San Antonio, TX has increased from $1,234 to $1,379, a 11.8% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $73,875 in 2021 to $80,565 more recently. The population has grown by 7.5% since 2021, moving from about 59,035 residents to roughly 63,439. College-educated residents now make up 52% of adults here, versus 48.8% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 78249 in San Antonio, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78249 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,379/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($80,565/yr), ZIP 78249 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78249?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78249 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,379. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78249 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78249's median rent of $1,379/mo is $586 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78249 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78249 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #509 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,379/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78249?

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 $1,379/mo in ZIP 78249. The local median household income is $80,565/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78249?

Rent in ZIP 78249 has increased 4.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78249 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78249 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,379/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($80,565/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78249 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78249 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49% of ZIP 78249 households are renters, while 51% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78249 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78249 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78249 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $1,379/mo, it's $3 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78249 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78249 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,379/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 78249's median household income ($80,565/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78249 21%Benchmark 30%
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