ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 78258

Pop. 52,448·Bexar County·434th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,478/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$454
Reported rents
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ZIP 78258 · $1,478
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/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: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 78258 usually run 1% below trend in January and 0.8% above it in July, about $27 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 78258 is 4.2% below its high of $1,543 in June 2023, at $1,478 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in ZIP 78258 changed +2.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 78258 rose 20.2% while median household income rose 11.6% ($105,598 to $117,835). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 78258 is 15.7% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($117,835) is $2,946 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,720).

Rank in San Antonio

33rd cheapest of 54 ZIP codes in San Antonio.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 78232, 3 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,291/mo), about $2,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 78258. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$17,736/yr
At $1,478/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, +0.7% 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
$1,318 → $1,478
up 12.1%
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 $1,318 to $1,478, a 12.1% 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. 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 78258 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,478/mo as of October 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 increased 2.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $59,000/year (about $28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,478/mo in ZIP 78258. The local median household income is $117,835/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78258?

Rent in ZIP 78258 has risen 2.7% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 4.2% below its high of $1,543 in June 2023.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 78258?

Asking rents in ZIP 78258 are usually lowest in January, about 1% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.8% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $27 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 78258?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 78258 rose 20.2% while median household income rose 11.6%, from $105,598 to $117,835. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 78258 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78258 is in the middle among Texas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #434 of 693 at $1,478/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 78258 changed +2.7%, against a typical +1.2% across the 629 Texas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

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

At $1,478/mo, ZIP 78258 is $97 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,381/mo. It is the 33rd cheapest of 54 ZIP codes in San Antonio.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,478/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 78258's median household income ($117,835/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78258 15%Benchmark 30%
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