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Brenham, TX

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Enjoy authentic Texas experiences in this small town

Historic Charming Events Local Business

Located about halfway between Houston and Austin, Brenham is a small town teeming with historic charm, culinary delights, and family fun. Uncover Brenham’s storied past at Toubin Park, Ross Carroll Bennett House, and the Brenham Heritage Museum. Delight in the old-world feel of the historic downtown area, which is lined with quaint shops, restaurants, cafes, antique stores, and more. Home to Blue Bell Creameries, Brenham offers residents and visitors access to all kinds of tasty treats. Apart from delicious ice cream, Brenham residents enjoy local products at Home Sweet Farm Market and Biergarten. Numerous wineries, barbecue joints, and five-star restaurants are also available.

The Brenham community comes together for local events, such as the Brenham Maifest, Uptown Swirl, Texas Brew Step, Fall Festival of Roses, and the Hot Nights, Cool Tunes Summer Concert Series. Outdoor recreation abounds at Brenham’s local parks as well as the nearby Somerville Lake year-round. Getting around from Brenham is simple with access to U.S. Highway 290.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Brenham, TX is $743 for a studio, $927 for one bedroom, $1,043 for two bedrooms, and $1,555 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brenham has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$927/month
609 Sq Ft
House
$1,578/month
1,209 Sq Ft
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Transportation

29

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

32

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

Brenham Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

532 Students

5
out of 10

Alton Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

467 Students

4
out of 10

Brenham Middle

Public

Grades 5-6

720 Students

3
out of 10

Krause Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

647 Students

2
out of 10

Brenham J High School

Public

Grades 7-8

763 Students

4
out of 10

Brenham High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,584 Students

4
out of 10

Pride Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

Rating Unavailable

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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 2025.