Rent by ZIP · Bexar County
Rent in San Antonio, TX 78251
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,600 (0% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,413 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,220 | $1,210 | +0.8% | $1,098–1,342 | $1,254 ±$121 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,330 | $1,320 | +0.8% | $1,197–1,463 | $1,241 ±$61 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,600 | 0% | $1,440–1,760 | $1,528 ±$106 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,070 | $2,050 | +1% | $1,863–2,277 | $1,991 ±$176 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,400 | $2,390 | +0.4% | $2,160–2,640 | $1,779 ±$162 |
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 78251
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78250 | San Antonio | $1,640 | $1,462 |
| 78252 | San Antonio | $1,880 | – |
| 78249 | San Antonio | $1,790 | $1,668 |
| 78253 | San Antonio | $1,640 | $1,624 |
| 78248 | San Antonio | $1,480 | $1,428 |
| 78254 | San Antonio | $1,870 | $1,476 |
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.