Rent by ZIP code in San Antonio
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78203 | Bexar County | $2,065 | +48% |
| 78205 | Bexar County | $2,065 | +48% |
| 78261 | Bexar County | $2,033 | +45% |
| 78255 | Bexar County | $1,849 | +32% |
| 78254 | Bexar County | $1,829 | +31% |
| 78073 | Bexar County | $1,813 | +30% |
| 78252 | Bexar County | $1,773 | +27% |
| 78208 | Bexar County | $1,689 | +21% |
| 78222 | Bexar County | $1,675 | +20% |
| 78215 | Bexar County | $1,635 | +17% |
| 78259 | Bexar County | $1,618 | +16% |
| 78260 | Bexar County | $1,607 | +15% |
| 78239 | Bexar County | $1,602 | +15% |
| 78253 | Bexar County | $1,599 | +14% |
| 78209 | Bexar County | $1,592 | +14% |
| 78247 | Bexar County | $1,562 | +12% |
| 78256 | Bexar County | $1,557 | +11% |
| 78212 | Bexar County | $1,556 | +11% |
| 78244 | Bexar County | $1,535 | +10% |
| 78258 | Bexar County | $1,508 | +8% |
| 78227 | Bexar County | $1,500 | +7% |
| 78220 | Bexar County | $1,481 | +6% |
| 78250 | Bexar County | $1,480 | +6% |
| 78219 | Bexar County | $1,462 | +5% |
| 78245 | Bexar County | $1,458 | +4% |
| 78211 | Bexar County | $1,405 | +1% |
| 78218 | Bexar County | $1,391 | -1% |
| 78249 | Bexar County | $1,391 | -1% |
| 78223 | Bexar County | $1,376 | -2% |
| 78257 | Bexar County | $1,371 | -2% |
| 78221 | Bexar County | $1,355 | -3% |
| 78202 | Bexar County | $1,350 | -3% |
| 78237 | Bexar County | $1,333 | -5% |
| 78242 | Bexar County | $1,329 | -5% |
| 78204 | Bexar County | $1,325 | -5% |
| 78207 | Bexar County | $1,324 | -5% |
| 78210 | Bexar County | $1,320 | -6% |
| 78224 | Bexar County | $1,313 | -6% |
| 78233 | Bexar County | $1,269 | -9% |
| 78248 | Bexar County | $1,258 | -10% |
| 78232 | Bexar County | $1,246 | -11% |
| 78238 | Bexar County | $1,244 | -11% |
| 78240 | Bexar County | $1,207 | -14% |
| 78251 | Bexar County | $1,207 | -14% |
| 78235 | Bexar County | $1,206 | -14% |
| 78201 | Bexar County | $1,201 | -14% |
| 78228 | Bexar County | $1,179 | -16% |
| 78229 | Bexar County | $1,141 | -18% |
| 78216 | Bexar County | $1,119 | -20% |
| 78217 | Bexar County | $1,103 | -21% |
| 78230 | Bexar County | $1,100 | -21% |
| 78214 | Bexar County | $1,000 | -28% |
Rent by bedroom count in San Antonio
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Bexar County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Bexar County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,020 to $2,090 depending on the San Antonio ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,099 | +2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,196 | +1.6% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,441 | +1.1% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,864 | +1.9% |
| 4 bedroom | $2,163 | +1.5% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in San Antonio?
Typical rent across Bexar County is $1,396 as of August 2026. That is down 1.4% from a year earlier and up 4.8% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Bexar County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,393 | +13.6% |
| 2022 | $1,448 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $1,442 | -0.4% |
| 2024 | $1,424 | -1.3% |
| 2025 | $1,410 | -0.9% |
| 2026 (through August) | $1,396 | -1.0% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
San Antonio rent questions
- What is the average rent in San Antonio, TX?
- Typical asking rent in San Antonio is $1,398 a month as of July 2026, across 52 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,000 to $2,065.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in San Antonio?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Bexar County is $1,441 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,196 and a three bedroom is $1,864. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in San Antonio?
- Rent is falling. Typical rent in Bexar County is $1,396 as of August 2026, down 1.4% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in San Antonio?
- ZIP 78214 has the lowest typical asking rent in San Antonio at $1,000 a month, compared with $1,398 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in San Antonio?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical San Antonio rent of $1,398, that is about $4,194 a month, or $50,328 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. San Antonio sits in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area.