Rent by ZIP · Bexar County
Rent in San Antonio, TX 78253
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,640 (+2.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,615 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,250 | $1,210 | +3.3% | $1,125–1,375 | $1,366 ±$25 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,350 | $1,310 | +3.1% | $1,215–1,485 | $1,268 ±$99 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,600 | +2.5% | $1,476–1,804 | $1,624 ±$162 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,120 | $2,050 | +3.4% | $1,908–2,332 | $2,118 ±$158 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,450 | $2,380 | +2.9% | $2,205–2,695 | $2,340 ±$130 |
Small Area FMRs for the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 78253
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78252 | San Antonio | $1,880 | – |
| 78254 | San Antonio | $1,870 | $1,476 |
| 78251 | San Antonio | $1,600 | $1,528 |
| 78255 | San Antonio | $1,920 | $1,797 |
| 78250 | San Antonio | $1,640 | $1,462 |
| 78256 | San Antonio | $1,690 | $1,952 |
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.