Last updated on October 30, 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 $1,700/month. Month over month, rents increased 3.0%, showing recent upward movement in the market despite minimal annual change.

  • New Braunfels, TX sits 10.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 491 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    In New Braunfels, TX, studios rent for $1,058/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,202/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,495/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,695/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,999/month. This range reflects the variety of options across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The River Chase neighborhood in New Braunfels, TX experienced a year-over-year rent decline of 47.9%, contrasting with the city's overall flat rent trend. This local drop shows uneven market shifts within the city.

Median rent

Median rent in New Braunfels

$1,700/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in New Braunfels is $1,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.

$1.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New Braunfels

491

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 3% 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 $1,492, whereas a house costs $1,795. 1-bedroom apartments in New Braunfels run $1,209 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,522.

Listings

Studio

$1,057

17%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,202

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,495

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,695

3%

No Change

4 bedroom

$1,999

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,057

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,202

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,999

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

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$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,697
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Braunfels, TX is equal to the median rent in Canyon Lake, TX.

Discover rentals in New Braunfels, TX

2211 Ashberry Ave #23 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in New Braunfels

2BR/1BA Modern Tiny Home Cottage - Beau Village

2211 Ashberry Ave #23, New Braunfels, TX 78130

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Price dropped $50Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
935 Linde Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

935 Linde Avenue

935 Linde Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130

2 beds

2 baths

$995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
124 S Krueger Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in New Braunfels

124 South Krueger Avenue - 1

124 S Krueger Ave #1, New Braunfels, TX 78130

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
161 E Green Valley St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in New Braunfels

2 beds

2 baths

$999

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,700 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in New Braunfels?

Average rent prices in New Braunfels have increased by 3% 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 $200 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in New Braunfels?

The most affordable neighborhoods in New Braunfels are Hunters Creek ($1,500/mo), Mission Oaks ($1,600/mo), and Downtown New Braunfels ($1,662/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 $68,000/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?

October and November offer the best rental conditions in New Braunfels, with less competition and lower prices. November sees the lowest rents of the year, about 4.8% below February's peak pricing.

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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