Average Rent in 78130, New Braunfels, TX

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Current Versus Historical 78130, New Braunfels, TX Rents

78130 rentals average $940 for a studio rental to $1,995 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,550, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $940 to $940. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $463 (-34.82%) year-over-year from $1,329 to $867. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $53 (3.71%) year-over-year from $1,429 to $1,482. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $14 (-0.80%) year-over-year from $1,764 to $1,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $145 (-6.92%) year-over-year from $2,095 to $1,950. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 21.45% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.82% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.55% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.61% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$23.01	$940	$940 (0.00%)	$1,550 (-39.34%)
1 BR	$19.66	$867	$1,329 (-34.82%)	$1,148 (-24.50%)
2 BR	$17.31	$1,482	$1,429 (3.71%)	$1,486 (-0.25%)
3 BR	$13.94	$1,750	$1,764 (-0.80%)	$1,798 (-2.69%)
4+ BR	$12.85	$1,950	$2,095 (-6.92%)	$2,133 (-8.59%)

Historical Rents in 78130, New Braunfels, TX

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Top Cities Near 78130

There are a total of 2 cities nearby 78130. The average rent in 78130 is currently $1,592 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that New Braunfels, TX, with an average rent of $1,505, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 78130, New Braunfels, TX is San Marcos, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $1,679 per month.

Let's compare 78130, New Braunfels, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in 78130, New Braunfels, TX is 26.68% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 0.24% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 78130, New Braunfels, TX are about 2.80% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.70% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near 78130, New Braunfels, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
New Braunfels, TX	$987	$1,136	$1,457	$1,505
San Marcos, TX	$1,395	$1,125	$1,375	$1,679

Top Neighborhoods Near 78130

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near 78130

There are a total of 3 counties located by 78130, New Braunfels, TX. Some of these counties include San Antonio Northeast, TX, New Braunfels, TX, and San Marcos, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,530. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is San Antonio Northeast, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,179. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,717, San Marcos, TX is the most expensive county by 78130, New Braunfels, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in 78130, New Braunfels, TX is 4.95% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 78130, New Braunfels, TX is 0.71% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 78130, New Braunfels, TX is 3.02% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Antonio Northeast, TX	$904	$891	$1,119	$1,179
New Braunfels, TX	$987	$1,138	$1,503	$1,530
San Marcos, TX	$1,395	$1,125	$1,413	$1,717

Top Zipcodes Near 78130

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near 78130, New Braunfels, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,075. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 78232, Hollywood Park, TX at $1,033 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,720 per month is 78666, San Marcos, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $751. That's at least $7 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 78130, New Braunfels, TX is $810 per month. Or in other words, $15 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,200 per month. Which comes out to $15 per sqft. The following table includes the top 3 zipcodes in 78130, New Braunfels, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
78666, San Marcos, TX	$1,395	$1,125	$1,450	$1,720
78232, Hollywood Park, TX	$751	$810	$1,200	$1,033
78218, San Antonio, TX	N/A	$691	$1,093	$1,075

Frequently Asked Questions - 78130 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 78130, New Braunfels, TX?

The average monthly rental price for 78130, New Braunfels, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,550. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 78130, New Braunfels, TX rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 78130, New Braunfels, TX.

How much is a studio apartment in 78130, New Braunfels, TX?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $940 and an average price per square feet of $23.01. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in 78130.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 78130, New Braunfels, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,133 and an average price per square feet of $19.66. There are a total of 21 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 78130.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 78130, New Braunfels, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,457 and an average price per square feet of $17.31. There are a total of 36 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 78130.

How have rent prices in 78130, New Braunfels, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 78130, New Braunfels, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.35%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 78130, New Braunfels, TX?

A reasonable rent price in 78130, New Braunfels, TX is around $1,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.