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ZIP 78258

Pop. 52,448·Bexar County·428th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,496/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$469
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ZIP 78258 · $1,496
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,370
1 BR
$1,500
2 BR
$1,820
3 BR
$2,330
4 BR+
$2,720
Research median
$1,820/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
$17,952/yr
At $1,496/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 (-1.4% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78258 (San Antonio, TX) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
52,448
Median income
$117,835
Median age
38
Renters
45.1%
Age distribution
25.9%
20.3%
29%
14%
Under 1825.9%
18–3420.3%
35–5429%
55–6410.8%
65+14%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
51.3%
39.5%
White51.3%
Black5.4%
Hispanic39.5%
Asian9%
Education (25+)
25.3%
62%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma9.7%
Some college25.3%
Bachelor's+62%
Housing tenure
54.9%
45.1%
Owner54.9%
Renter45.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78258 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,367 → $1,496
up 9.4%
Income
$103,092 → $117,835
up 14.3%
Population
47,072 → 52,448
up 11.4%
Renter share
39.4% → 45.1%
+5.7 pts
Bachelor's+
59.7% → 62%
+2.3 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 78258 in San Antonio, TX has climbed from $1,367 to $1,496, a 9.4% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $103,092 to $117,835 across the same window, up 14.3% versus 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 11.4% since 2021, moving from about 47,072 residents to roughly 52,448. Renters now make up 45.1% of households, compared with 39.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 62% of adults here, versus 59.7% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 78258 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 78258 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,496/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($117,835/yr), ZIP 78258 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78258?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78258 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,496. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78258 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78258's median rent of $1,496/mo is $469 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78258 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78258 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #428 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,496/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78258?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,496/mo in ZIP 78258. The local median household income is $117,835/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78258?

Rent in ZIP 78258 has decreased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 78258 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78258 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,496/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($117,835/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78258 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78258 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.1% of ZIP 78258 households are renters, while 54.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78258 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78258 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78258 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,496/mo, it's $114 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78258 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78258 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,496/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 78258's median household income ($117,835/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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