Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
New Braunfels, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    New Braunfels, TX rent slipped 5.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,695/month. Renters today are paying $63 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • New Braunfels sits 12.2% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 521 total rentals offering a modest market size for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in New Braunfels rent for $400/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,196/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,476/month, 3-bedrooms at the city median of $1,695/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,150/month. The 3-bedroom segment accounts for 48.5% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    River Chase rents fell 48.7% year over year to $1,795/month across 11 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 5.6% drop, indicating a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in New Braunfels

$1,695/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in New Braunfels is $1,695 per month as of July 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $235 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in New Braunfels

521

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased 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 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 $1,825. 1-bedroom apartments in New Braunfels run $1,197 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,419.

Listings

Studio

$400

8%

27%

1 bedroom

$1,196

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,476

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,695

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,150

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$400

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,196

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,476

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

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$1,695
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,625
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in New Braunfels, TX is 4% higher than the median rent in Canyon Lake, TX.

Discover rentals in New Braunfels, TX

272 Schmucks Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in New Braunfels

272 Schmucks Road - 1

272 Schmucks Rd #1, New Braunfels, TX 78132

2 beds

1 bath

$949

House for rent

Available May 15

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

Laurel Heights Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.3

Very good

Laurel Heights Apartments

483 Laurel Ln, New Braunfels, TX 78130

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

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

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 $1,695 per month as of July 25, 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 decreased by 6% since last year.

How does New Braunfels rent compare to the national average?

Rent in New Braunfels is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $235 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in New Braunfels?

The most affordable neighborhoods in New Braunfels are Downtown New Braunfels ($1,495/mo), Oakwood Estates ($1,515/mo), and Hunters Creek ($1,666/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in New Braunfels average around $1,330/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,530/month.

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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