Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 8, 2026
Average rent in
Brenham, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on October 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Brenham rent stands today
Brenham, TX rent rose 6.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,538/month. Renters pay $260 more per month than last year despite a 3.3% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Brenham is 19.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. This positions Brenham as a more accessible market for renters compared to many larger metros.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Brenham rent for $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,175/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,900/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,600/month. Most rentals are 3-bedrooms (41.9%) and houses (80.7%), shaping the market's price profile.
Median rent
Median rent in Brenham
$1,537/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Brenham is $1,537 per month as of October 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $362 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brenham
64
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Brenham rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Brenham, TX
Average rent prices in Brenham have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,312, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Brenham run $937 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | No Change |  53% | |
1 bedroom | $1,175 | No Change | 24% | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,900 | No Change | 5% |
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 | $1,312 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last year
53%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
24%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
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
$1,312
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
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
19%lower than the national median
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Brenham, TX is 10% lower than the median rent in Bryan College Station Metro Area, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,700
41%$1,500
12%$1,750
2%$1,581
4%$907
27%$1,855
7%$1,835
1%$1,925
19%$1,796
6%$1,679
2%$1,450
28%$1,657
9%Discover rentals in Brenham, TX
5d+ 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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brenham
1203 E Main St #1, Brenham, TX 77833
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brenham
1003 E Alamo St #1, Brenham, TX 77833
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
House for rent
Available Apr 30
4d 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
2618 Hwy 36 S - Brenham Accupuncture, Brenham, TX 77833
Studio
0 baths
$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
3h ago
House for rent in Brenham
9311 U.S., Brenham, TX 77833
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Oct 7
3h ago
House for rent in Brenham
9301 Highwaywest #9301, Brenham, TX 77833
2 beds
2 baths
$1,400
$1,300
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 1
6h ago
House for rent in Brenham
9301 Highway 290 W #9301, Brenham, TX 77833
2 beds
2 baths
$1,300
House for rent
Available Sep 1
12h ago
House for rent in Brenham
9311 Highway 290 W #1, Brenham, TX 77833
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Oct 7
1d ago
500 College Ave Ofc 500, Brenham, TX 77833
1–3 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,375
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brenham
3952 Fm 109 #NA, Brenham, TX 77833
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
Available Nov 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 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
3h ago
House for rent in Brenham
9301 Highwaywest #9301, Brenham, TX 77833
2 beds
2 baths
$1,400
$1,300
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
500 College Ave Ofc 500, Brenham, TX 77833
1–3 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,375
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2401 Stone Hollow Dr, Brenham, TX 77833
2 beds
2 baths
$1,164
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
303 Goessler St, Brenham, TX 77833
1–2 beds
1 bath
$850–$1,000
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 $1,537 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Brenham?
Average rent prices in Brenham have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Brenham rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Brenham is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $362 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 $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Brenham?
July offers the lowest rents in Brenham, with approximately an 11% difference compared to October when rents peak, so summer searches could result in better pricing than fall months.
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).