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ZIP 78261

Pop. 26,657·Bexar County·97th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,977/mo
Year-over-Year
+34.9%
Month-over-Month
+5.5%
vs US Median
+$12
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ZIP 78261 · $1,977
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,390
1 BR
$1,520
2 BR
$1,840
3 BR
$2,360
4 BR+
$2,750
Research median
$1,840/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
$23,724/yr
At $1,977/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyBexar County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 34.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+34.9% YoY, +5.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78261 (San Antonio, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 59.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,657
Median income
$147,727
Median age
36.4
Renters
20.2%
Age distribution
26.4%
22.2%
29.5%
12.7%
Under 1826.4%
18–3422.2%
35–5429.5%
55–6412.7%
65+9.2%
Gender
53.6%
46.4%
Male53.6%
Female46.4%
Race & ethnicity
48.8%
36.4%
White48.8%
Black7.6%
Hispanic36.4%
Asian6.7%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
13.4%
24.1%
59.5%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma13.4%
Some college24.1%
Bachelor's+59.5%
Housing tenure
79.8%
20.2%
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78261 in San Antonio, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,257 → $1,977
up 57.3%
Income
$118,042 → $147,727
up 25.1%
Population
23,992 → 26,657
up 11.1%
Renter share
17.3% → 20.2%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
56.9% → 59.5%
+2.6 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 78261 in San Antonio, TX has increased by $720 per month, settling near $1,977 after starting the period at $1,257. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $118,042 in 2021 to $147,727 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 32.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 23,992 to 26,657 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.1% change. About 20.2% of households rent today, against 17.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 56.9% to 59.5%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 78261 in San Antonio, TX market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78261 covers San Antonio, TX. The median rent here is $1,977/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($147,727/yr), ZIP 78261 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 34.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78261?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78261 (San Antonio, TX) is $1,977. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78261 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78261's median rent of $1,977/mo is $12 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78261 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78261 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #97 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,977/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78261?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,977/mo in ZIP 78261. The local median household income is $147,727/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78261?

Rent in ZIP 78261 has increased 34.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 78261 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78261 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,977/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($147,727/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78261 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78261 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.2% of ZIP 78261 households are renters, while 79.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78261 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78261 compare to the rest of San Antonio?

ZIP 78261 is pricier than San Antonio as a whole. At $1,977/mo, it's $595 above the San Antonio citywide median of $1,382/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78261 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78261 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,977/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 78261's median household income ($147,727/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78261 16%Benchmark 30%
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