Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
New Braunfels, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where New Braunfels rent stands today

    New Braunfels, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,732/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no meaningful change in monthly cost.

  • New Braunfels sits 11.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 500 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in New Braunfels rent for about $650/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,246/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,479/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,695 and $2,175/month respectively, with houses at $1,800/month and apartments at $1,495/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Oakwood Estates rents fell 37.9% year over year to $1,458/month across 11 rentals. This contrasts with the citywide flat trend and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in New Braunfels

$1,732/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in New Braunfels is $1,732 per month as of June 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $217 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New Braunfels

500

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of New Braunfels rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in New Braunfels, TX

Average rent prices in New Braunfels have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 New Braunfels, TX

Rent prices in New Braunfels vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in New Braunfels is $1,495, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in New Braunfels run $1,290 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.

Listings

Studio

$650

6%

17%

1 bedroom

$1,246

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,479

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,695

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,175

2%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,246

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,479

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

The table above reflects average rent prices in New Braunfels, 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 New Braunfels, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in New Braunfels and Canyon Lake by all bedroom counts and property types.

New Braunfels

Median rent price$1,732
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Braunfels, TX is 5% higher than the median rent in Canyon Lake, TX.

Discover rentals in New Braunfels, TX

Laurel Heights Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Laurel Heights Apartments

483 Laurel Ln, New Braunfels, TX 78130

1–2 beds

1 bath

$875–$1,025

Apartment for rent

FM483 & Sophie Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

2 baths

$949

Apartment for rent

Available May 9

935 Linde Ave #H - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Braunfels

APARTMENT - New Braunfels, TX

935 Linde Ave #H, New Braunfels, TX 78130

2 beds

2 baths

$975

Apartment for rent

246 Bobcat Run - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in New Braunfels

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

$985

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for New Braunfels, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the New Braunfels rental market.

How much is rent in New Braunfels?

The average rent in New Braunfels is $1,732 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New Braunfels?

Average rent prices in New Braunfels have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does New Braunfels rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New Braunfels is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $217 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in New Braunfels?

The most affordable neighborhoods in New Braunfels are Oakwood Estates ($1,457/mo), River Chase ($1,553/mo), and River Oaks ($1,595/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in New Braunfels?

To comfortably afford rent in New Braunfels, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in New Braunfels?

New Braunfels 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,400 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $1,600 monthly. These figures reflect the current rental market across the city's diverse housing stock.

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).

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