Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 21, 2026
Average rent in
Brenham, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on August 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Brenham rent stands today
Brenham, TX rent rose 7.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month matching the city's peak rent level. Renters are paying $176 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Brenham is 22.1% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median. The city has 77 total rentals, offering a smaller but accessible market for renters seeking value.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Brenham are $1,550/month, 1-bedrooms rent for $1,175/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,300/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,650/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,175/month. Studios and 3-bedrooms each make up about 9% and 49% of inventory respectively.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio units in Brenham saw a YoY rent decline of 53.7%, contrasting with the overall citywide rent increase of 7.1%. This segment's drop is a notable divergence within the market.
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 August 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $425 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brenham
77
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Brenham run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,550 | No Change |  48% | |
1 bedroom | $1,175 | 2% | 36% | |
2 bedroom | $1,300 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,175 | 3% | 12% |
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 | $1,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,550
Last year
48%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
36%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
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
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
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
22%lower than the national median
4%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Brenham, TX is 25% lower than the median rent in Bryan College Station Metro Area, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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2%$1,607
2%$907
17%$1,800
1%$1,849
3%$1,725
15%$1,780
1%$1,632
9%$1,325
8%$1,739
13%Discover rentals in Brenham, TX
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
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 East Main Street #1, Brenham, TX 77833
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ 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
17h ago
House for rent in Brenham
9301 Highway 290 W #9301, Brenham, TX 77833
2 beds
2 baths
$1,400
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
2401 Stone Hollow Dr, Brenham, TX 77833
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,057–$1,202
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Brenham
1204 E Stone St #1, Brenham, TX 77833
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Brenham
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brenham
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 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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brenham
303 Ava Dr #1, Brenham, TX 77833
4 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Sep 30
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
2401 Stone Hollow Dr, Brenham, TX 77833
2 beds
2 baths
$1,164
Apartment for rent
3d ago
500 College Ave Ofc 500, Brenham, TX 77833
1–3 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,375
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 $1,500 per month as of August 15, 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 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 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?
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).