New Braunfels

The park offers ample parking, adding to its visitor-friendly amenities.
Preserving the charm and character of the city's historic downtown.
Embracing the rich heritage of New Braunfels' founding.
It features well-maintained picnic areas for leisurely outdoor meals and gatherings.
It boasts well-maintained picnic areas, perfect for a leisurely outdoor meal.

New Braunfels, TX Area Guide

A historic, amenity-laden suburb near San Antonio

Historic 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."

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It features well-maintained picnic areas for leisurely outdoor meals and gatherings.

The park offers excellent opportunities for tubing, swimming, and sunbathing.

It boasts well-maintained picnic areas, perfect for a leisurely outdoor meal.

Embracing the spirit of German heritage and Texas hospitality.

Embracing the rich heritage of New Braunfels' founding.

Luxury Apartments in New Braunfels, TX.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in New Braunfels, TX is $1,033 for a studio, $1,192 for one bedroom, $1,519 for two bedrooms, and $1,937 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Braunfels has decreased by -7.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,192/month
730 Sq Ft
House
$2,044/month
1,821 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,255/month
1,262 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,455/month
1,313 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly New Braunfels, TX is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

35 / 100

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

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

33 / 100

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

Seele Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Veramendi Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Lamar Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Church Hill Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Danville Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Oakrun Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Canyon Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

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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 February 2026.