New Braunfels

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New Braunfels, TX

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A historic, amenity-laden suburb near San Antonio

Historic Family-Friendly Great Location Suburban Entertainment

Welcome to New Braunfels, a Hill Country treasure where German heritage meets modern living. Located between San Antonio and Austin, this growing city offers residents the perfect mix of historic charm and contemporary living. The Guadalupe and Comal rivers flow through the heart of the community, creating year-round opportunities for outdoor recreation. Housing choices span from downtown's historic bungalows to newer residential communities, with one-bedroom apartment rentals averaging $1,269, reflecting a 2.8% decrease from the previous year. The historic Gruene district and neighborhoods surrounding Landa Park, with its sprawling 51-acre grounds, are among the city's most established areas.

New Braunfels seamlessly combines outdoor adventure with rich cultural traditions. The city celebrates its German heritage through events like Wurstfest, while Schlitterbahn Waterpark remains a premier destination. The spring-fed Comal River, Texas's shortest at just three miles, provides crystal-clear waters for tubing and swimming. The area is served by both New Braunfels Independent School District and Comal Independent School District. Downtown's historic district features local shops and Naegelin's Bakery, the oldest continuously operating bakery in Texas. From catching performances at the historic Gruene Hall to exploring the Sophienburg Museum, residents experience firsthand why New Braunfels lives up to its motto: "In New Braunfels, life is beautiful."

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in New Braunfels, TX is $982 for a studio, $1,199 for one bedroom, $1,533 for two bedrooms, and $1,985 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Braunfels has decreased by -7.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,199/month
732 Sq Ft
House
$1,992/month
1,740 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,418/month
1,308 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,479/month
1,350 Sq Ft
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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Hoffmann Lane Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

741 Students

Carl Schurz Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

338 Students

Seele Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

313 Students

Freiheit Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

910 Students

Veramendi Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

910 Students

Church Hill Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

748 Students

Oakrun Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

930 Students

Canyon Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,175 Students

New Braunfels High School Ninth Grade Cent

Public

Grades 9

781 Students

New Braunfels Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,301 Students

Memorial Early College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

341 Students

New Braunfels High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,926 Students

Canyon High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,348 Students

New Braunfels High School Ninth Grade Cent

Public

Grades 9

781 Students

Comal Discipline Center

Public

Grades 5-12

54 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.