Rent by ZIP · Bexar County
Rent in San Antonio, TX 78238
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,320 (+1.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,232 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,010 | $980 | +3.1% | $909–1,111 | $1,125 ±$52 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,100 | $1,070 | +2.8% | $990–1,210 | $1,072 ±$50 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,320 | $1,300 | +1.5% | $1,188–1,452 | $1,306 ±$83 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,710 | $1,670 | +2.4% | $1,539–1,881 | $1,673 ±$86 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,980 | $1,940 | +2.1% | $1,782–2,178 | $1,907 ±$210 |
Small Area FMRs for the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,441.
What renters pay in 78238
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78237 | San Antonio | $1,160 | $1,043 |
| 78239 | San Antonio | $1,520 | $1,307 |
| 78236 | Jbsa Lackland | $2,160 | $1,833 |
| 78240 | San Antonio | $1,600 | $1,487 |
| 78235 | San Antonio | $1,610 | $1,731 |
| 78234 | Jbsa Ft Sam Houston | $2,160 | $2,108 |
Fair Market Rents across Bexar County, TX · All TX counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.