Zip Code

Average Rent in 78242

78242 is a zip code in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX MSA. It ranks #48 out of 95 for places to rent. 78242 is in
the state of
Texas,
the county of
Bexar County,
the congressional district of
District 20 and
the city of
San Antonio. Dwellsy has rental data there are no sections, 4 neighborhoods and no rental communities in 78242.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in 78242 is $1,554 which represents a decrease of -1.86% over the same period.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in zip 78242 currently stands at $1,554.
In comparison, places in the average state, specifically Texas, is more expensive, with an average rent of $1,574. This represents a difference of +1% when compared to 78242.
Meanwhile, in the average msa of San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,489, showing a less expensive of -4% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,845. This constitutes a more expensive by +19% when compared to the rent in 78242.
$1,554
78242
VS
$1,574
+1%
TX, state
$1,489
-4%
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX MSA, msa
$1,845
+19%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated April 19 2026

Neighborhoods in 78242 Zip Code