Rent by ZIP · Bexar County
Rent in San Antonio, TX 78242
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,340 (+3.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,270 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,020 | $980 | +4.1% | $918–1,122 | $1,095 ±$414 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,110 | $1,070 | +3.7% | $999–1,221 | $923 ±$56 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,340 | $1,300 | +3.1% | $1,206–1,474 | $1,063 ±$112 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,730 | $1,670 | +3.6% | $1,557–1,903 | $1,443 ±$74 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,010 | $1,940 | +3.6% | $1,809–2,211 | $1,627 ±$201 |
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 78242
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78240 | San Antonio | $1,600 | $1,487 |
| 78244 | San Antonio | $1,700 | $1,304 |
| 78239 | San Antonio | $1,520 | $1,307 |
| 78245 | San Antonio | $1,680 | $1,603 |
| 78238 | San Antonio | $1,320 | $1,306 |
| 78237 | San Antonio | $1,160 | $1,043 |
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.