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ZIP 78251

Pop. 59,435·Bexar County·625th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,180/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$785
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ZIP 78251 · $1,180
More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$842
1 BR
$918
2 BR
$1,113
3 BR
$1,426
4 BR+
$1,662
Research median
$1,113/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
$14,160/yr
At $1,180/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 (-1.6% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78251 (San Antonio, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, 33.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
59,435
Median income
$78,958
Median age
33.2
Renters
49.2%
Age distribution
22.5%
30%
28.3%
Under 1822.5%
18–3430%
35–5428.3%
55–6410.5%
65+8.7%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
40%
61.9%
White40%
Black11%
Hispanic61.9%
Asian2.8%
Education (25+)
24.9%
34.1%
33.8%
No HS diploma7.1%
HS diploma24.9%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+33.8%
Housing tenure
50.8%
49.2%
Owner50.8%
Renter49.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78251 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,079 → $1,180
up 9.4%
Income
$69,346 → $78,958
up 13.9%
Population
61,970 → 59,435
down 4.1%
Renter share
48.3% → 49.2%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
30.3% → 33.8%
+3.5 pts
Median age
31.8 → 33.2
+1.4 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 78251 in San Antonio, TX has shifted from $1,079 to $1,180, up 9.4% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $78,958 today, compared with $69,346 five years earlier. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 78251 in San Antonio, TX losing about 2,535 residents over the five-year window, down 4.1% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 30.3% to 33.8% across the same window. 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 78251 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,180/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $918/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,113/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($78,958/yr), ZIP 78251 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 78251?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78251 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,180. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78251 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78251's median rent of $1,180/mo is $785 (40%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78251 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78251 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #625 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,180/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78251?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,180/mo in ZIP 78251. The local median household income is $78,958/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78251?

Rent in ZIP 78251 has decreased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78251 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78251 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,180/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($78,958/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78251 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78251 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.2% of ZIP 78251 households are renters, while 50.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78251 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78251 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78251 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $1,180/mo, it's $202 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78251 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78251 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,180/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 78251's median household income ($78,958/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78251 18%Benchmark 30%
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