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ZIP 78259

Pop. 29,826·Bexar County·313th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,634/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$331
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ZIP 78259 · $1,634
More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,650
3 BR
$2,120
4 BR+
$2,470
Research median
$1,650/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,608/yr
At $1,634/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.1% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78259 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 53.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,826
Median income
$114,156
Median age
37.1
Renters
35.3%
Age distribution
24.6%
22.3%
29.4%
14.7%
Under 1824.6%
18–3422.3%
35–5429.4%
55–649%
65+14.7%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
53.9%
38.1%
White53.9%
Black4.9%
Hispanic38.1%
Asian5.4%
Education (25+)
12.4%
29.7%
53.6%
No HS diploma4.3%
HS diploma12.4%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+53.6%
Housing tenure
64.7%
35.3%
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78259 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$99,365 → $114,156
up 14.9%
Population
25,691 → 29,826
up 16.1%
Renter share
31.7% → 35.3%
+3.6 pts
Bachelor's+
48.8% → 53.6%
+4.8 pts
Median age
40.1 → 37.1
-3.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $99,365 to $114,156 across the same window, up 14.9% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 78259 in San Antonio, TX adding about 4,135 residents over the five-year window, up 16.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 31.7% to 35.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 48.8% to 53.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78259 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,634/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($114,156/yr), ZIP 78259 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78259?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78259 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,634. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78259 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78259's median rent of $1,634/mo is $331 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78259 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78259 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #313 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,634/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78259?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,634/mo in ZIP 78259. The local median household income is $114,156/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78259?

Rent in ZIP 78259 has increased 11.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78259 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78259 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,634/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($114,156/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78259 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78259 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.3% of ZIP 78259 households are renters, while 64.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78259 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78259 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78259 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,634/mo, it's $252 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78259 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78259 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,634/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 78259's median household income ($114,156/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78259 17%Benchmark 30%
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