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ZIP 78250

Pop. 57,323·Bexar County·444th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,476/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
-$489
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ZIP 78250 · $1,476
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,240
1 BR
$1,350
2 BR
$1,640
3 BR
$2,100
4 BR+
$2,450
Research median
$1,640/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
$17,712/yr
At $1,476/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
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 (+0.1% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78250 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, 32.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
57,323
Median income
$80,659
Median age
36
Renters
26.9%
Age distribution
24.9%
23.9%
24.7%
12.6%
13.9%
Under 1824.9%
18–3423.9%
35–5424.7%
55–6412.6%
65+13.9%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
42.9%
63.7%
White42.9%
Black5.2%
Hispanic63.7%
Asian3.2%
Education (25+)
24.7%
35.9%
32.2%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma24.7%
Some college35.9%
Bachelor's+32.2%
Housing tenure
73.1%
26.9%
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78250 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,293 → $1,476
up 14.2%
Income
$73,957 → $80,659
up 9.1%
Population
60,101 → 57,323
down 4.6%
Renter share
26.4% → 26.9%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
33.3% → 32.2%
-1.1 pts
Median age
34.4 → 36
+1.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 78250 in San Antonio, TX has climbed from $1,293 to $1,476, a 14.2% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $80,659 today, compared with $73,957 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 4.6% since 2021, moving from about 60,101 residents to roughly 57,323. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78250 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,476/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($80,659/yr), ZIP 78250 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78250?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78250 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,476. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78250 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78250's median rent of $1,476/mo is $489 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78250 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78250 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #444 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,476/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78250?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,476/mo in ZIP 78250. The local median household income is $80,659/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78250?

Rent in ZIP 78250 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 78250 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78250 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,476/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($80,659/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78250 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78250 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.9% of ZIP 78250 households are renters, while 73.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78250 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78250 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78250 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,476/mo, it's $94 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78250 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78250 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,476/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 78250's median household income ($80,659/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78250 22%Benchmark 30%
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