Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 5, 2026
Average rent in
Brenham, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on July 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Brenham, TX rent rose 7.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month matching the city's peak rent. Renters today are paying $245 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Brenham is 23.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller market with 88 total rentals and a moderate price point for renters seeking value.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Brenham, studios rent for $1,550/month, 1-bedrooms for $950/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,300/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,700/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,900/month. The inventory is weighted toward 3-bedroom units, which make up 47.3% of rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Brenham, TX fell 53.7% year over year, a notable decline compared to the overall market rise. This contrasts with the citywide median rent increase of 7.1% and marks a distinct shift in the smallest unit segment.
Median rent
Median rent in Brenham
$1,500/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Brenham is $1,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brenham
88
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Brenham rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Brenham, TX
Average rent prices in Brenham have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Brenham, TX
Rent prices in Brenham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brenham is $1,287, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Brenham run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 | No Change |  46% | |
1 bedroom | $950 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 2% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $1,900 | 18% | 65% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Brenham, TX.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,287 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last year
46%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
65%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Brenham, TX.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,287
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Brenham, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Brenham, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Brenham and Bryan College Station Metro Area by all bedroom counts and property types.
Brenham
23%lower than the national median
Equal to the the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Brenham, TX is 23% lower than the median rent in Bryan College Station Metro Area, TX.
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7%Discover rentals in Brenham, TX
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brenham
102 E Alamo St #E, Brenham, TX 77833
1 bed
1 bath
$445
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brenham
1312 E Alamo St #B, Brenham, TX 77833
2 beds
1 bath
$750
House for rent
Available Sep 30
2d ago
303 Goessler St, Brenham, TX 77833
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brenham
347 Stone Hill Dr #4, Brenham, TX 77833
2 beds
2 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 28
1d ago
Hwy 36 At Hwy 290, Brenham, TX 77833
Studio
-1 baths
$1,875–$9,590
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brenham
2644 Highway 36 S, Brenham, TX 77833
Studio
0 baths
$9,590
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brenham
2644b Hwy 36 at Hwy 290 - 2644B #2644B, Brenham, TX 77833
Studio
0 baths
$4,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brenham
Hwy 36 at Hwy 290 - 2662 #2662, Brenham, TX 77833
Studio
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
5d+ ago
Verified
1903 S Austin St #A, Brenham, TX 77833
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
House for rent in Brenham
510 W Jefferson St #NA, Brenham, TX 77833
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
House for rent in Brenham
508 W Sixth St, Brenham, TX 77833
2 beds
1 bath
$1,580
House for rent
Available Jul 3
4d ago
2307 S Austin St, Brenham, TX 77833
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1903 S Austin St #A, Brenham, TX 77833
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brenham
2111 Springwood Dr #1, Brenham, TX 77833
4 beds
2 baths
$1,900
House for rent
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brenham
2109 Joel St #1, Brenham, TX 77833
4 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brenham
309 Duprie Dr #1, Brenham, TX 77833
3 beds
2 baths
$1,550
House for rent
Available Sep 30
2d ago
303 Goessler St, Brenham, TX 77833
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2480 Stone Hollow Dr, Brenham, TX 77833
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brenham
1203 East Main Street #1, Brenham, TX 77833
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Aug 31
1d ago
500 College Ave Ofc 500, Brenham, TX 77833
1–3 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,375
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Brenham, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Brenham rental market.
How much is rent in Brenham?
The average rent in Brenham is $1,500 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Brenham?
Average rent prices in Brenham have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Brenham rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Brenham is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Brenham?
To comfortably afford rent in Brenham, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Brenham?
Brenham, Texas rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $890 per month, while two-bedroom units cost around $1,200 per month. These figures reflect the current market conditions with one-bedrooms representing 12% of available inventory and two-bedrooms making up the largest share at 38% of monthly listings.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).