Rent by ZIP · Bexar County
Rent in San Antonio, TX 78256
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,690 (+0.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,600 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,290 | $1,270 | +1.6% | $1,161–1,419 | $1,211 ±$177 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,400 | $1,390 | +0.7% | $1,260–1,540 | $1,486 ±$133 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,690 | $1,680 | +0.6% | $1,521–1,859 | $1,952 ±$174 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,190 | $2,160 | +1.4% | $1,971–2,409 | $2,326 ±$137 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,540 | $2,510 | +1.2% | $2,286–2,794 | $884 ±$73 |
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 78256
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78255 | San Antonio | $1,920 | $1,797 |
| 78257 | San Antonio | $1,820 | $1,959 |
| 78254 | San Antonio | $1,870 | $1,476 |
| 78258 | San Antonio | $1,830 | $1,776 |
| 78253 | San Antonio | $1,640 | $1,624 |
| 78259 | San Antonio | $1,720 | $1,840 |
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.