78209 rental market

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Last updated August 29, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for 1 bedroom properties in 78209 is $1,022.

Average rent

$1,022

Month-over-month change

-$117

Year-over-year change

-$295

Available rentals

53

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for 1 bedroom properties is $595 to $2,301.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$5001
$7006
$8006
$90014
$1,0008
$1,1007
$1,2006
$1,3003
$1,4004
$1,5002
$1,6001
$1,8001
$2,0001
$2,800+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $295 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$995$1,250
Feb$995$1,250
Mar$975$1,250
Apr$1,147$1,050
May$1,100$1,171
Jun$1,250$1,184
Jul$1,200$1,193
Aug$1,160$1,162
Sep$1,293No data
Oct$1,075No data
Nov$1,253No data
Dec$1,250No data

Market temperature

The 78209 rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in 78209 is 35% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in 78209?

The average rent in 78209 is $1,749.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in 78209?

Houses in 78209 rent between $595 - $8,000 with an average rent of $1,749.

3. How has the rent in 78209 changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in 78209 decreased by $1

4. How much has the rent in 78209 increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in 78209 did not change.

5. How many available rentals are there in 78209?

There are currently 188 rentals available in 78209.

6. How do rent prices in 78209 compare with the national average?

The average rent in 78209 is $1,749 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.