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ZIP 78257

Pop. 10,992·Bexar County·534th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,353/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$612
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ZIP 78257 · $1,353
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$963
1 BR
$1,054
2 BR
$1,275
3 BR
$1,636
4 BR+
$1,906
Research median
$1,275/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
$16,236/yr
At $1,353/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.5% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78257 (San Antonio, TX) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 59.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,992
Median income
$81,301
Median age
34
Renters
63.6%
Age distribution
16.9%
35.9%
22.2%
16.4%
Under 1816.9%
18–3435.9%
35–5422.2%
55–648.6%
65+16.4%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
59.7%
41.4%
White59.7%
Black3.2%
Hispanic41.4%
Asian4.7%
Education (25+)
24.1%
59.9%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma11.9%
Some college24.1%
Bachelor's+59.9%
Housing tenure
36.4%
63.6%
Owner36.4%
Renter63.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78257 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,333 → $1,353
up 1.5%
Income
$66,094 → $81,301
up 23.0%
Population
9,201 → 10,992
up 19.5%
Renter share
60.8% → 63.6%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
52.8% → 59.9%
+7.1 pts
Median age
36.9 → 34
-2.9 yrs

Rent in ZIP 78257 in San Antonio, TX has climbed 1.5% since 2021, going from about $1,333 per month to roughly $1,353 today. Household income in the area moved from $66,094 to $81,301 across the same window, up 23.0% versus 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 21.5 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 9,201 to 10,992 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.5% change. About 63.6% of households rent today, against 60.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 52.8% to 59.9%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 78257 in San Antonio, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78257 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,353/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,054/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,275/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($81,301/yr), ZIP 78257 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78257?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78257 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,353. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78257 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78257's median rent of $1,353/mo is $612 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78257 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78257 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #534 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,353/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78257?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,353/mo in ZIP 78257. The local median household income is $81,301/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78257?

Rent in ZIP 78257 has decreased 1.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78257 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78257 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,353/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($81,301/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78257 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78257 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.6% of ZIP 78257 households are renters, while 36.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 78257 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 78257 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78257 is more affordable than San Antonio overall. At $1,353/mo, it's $29 below the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78257 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78257 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,353/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 78257's median household income ($81,301/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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