Rent by ZIP · Bexar County
Rent in San Antonio, TX 78261
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,880 (+2.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,799 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,430 | $1,390 | +2.9% | $1,287–1,573 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,560 | $1,520 | +2.6% | $1,404–1,716 | $1,409 ±$52 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,880 | $1,840 | +2.2% | $1,692–2,068 | $1,657 ±$210 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,430 | $2,360 | +3% | $2,187–2,673 | $2,205 ±$421 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,820 | $2,750 | +2.5% | $2,538–3,102 | $2,858 ±$279 |
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 78261
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78260 | San Antonio | $2,090 | $1,856 |
| 78259 | San Antonio | $1,720 | $1,840 |
| 78263 | San Antonio | $1,330 | – |
| 78258 | San Antonio | $1,830 | $1,776 |
| 78264 | San Antonio | $1,390 | $1,113 |
| 78257 | San Antonio | $1,820 | $1,959 |
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.