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Benbrook

Pop. 24,557·133rd most expensive in Texas·Benbrook rents are up 11.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,669/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.4%
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
-$296
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Benbrook · $1,669
More affordable than 64% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,669/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$67,000/yr
Local median income
$86,292/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Benbrook's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,520
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$1,890
3 BR
$2,500
4 BR+
$3,050
Research median
$1,890/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,028/yr
At $1,669/mo median
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Rents are climbing (11.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.4% YoY, -2.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Benbrook, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 43.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,557
Median income
$86,292
Median age
39.4
Renters
32.5%
Age distribution
25.1%
18%
26.8%
18.2%
Under 1825.1%
18–3418%
35–5426.8%
55–6412%
65+18.2%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
68%
24.5%
White68%
Black6.3%
Hispanic24.5%
Asian1.8%
Education (25+)
18.8%
31.6%
43.7%
No HS diploma5.9%
HS diploma18.8%
Some college31.6%
Bachelor's+43.7%
Housing tenure
67.5%
32.5%
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Benbrook, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,669 → $1,669
up 0.0%
Income
$76,348 → $86,292
up 13.0%
Population
24,248 → 24,557
up 1.3%
Renter share
31.4% → 32.5%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
41.7% → 43.7%
+2.0 pts
Median age
38.4 → 39.4
+1.0 yrs

Since 2023, the typical rent in Benbrook, TX has climbed from $1,669 to $1,669, a 0.0% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $86,292 today, compared with $76,348 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 24,248 residents to roughly 24,557. College-educated residents now make up 43.7% of adults here, versus 41.7% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Benbrook is $1,669/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,520/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,890/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,620/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,500/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($86,292/yr), Benbrook ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Benbrook an affordable city for renters?

Benbrook is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,669/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($86,292/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Benbrook falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Benbrook?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,669/mo in Benbrook. The local median household income is $86,292/yr, meaning the typical Benbrook household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Benbrook?

Rent in Benbrook has increased 11.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Benbrook rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Benbrook is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #133 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,669/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Benbrook?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Benbrook ($1,669/mo): Westworth Village ($1,522/mo), White Settlement ($1,541/mo).

What percentage of Benbrook residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.5% of Benbrook households are renters, while 67.5% are owner-occupied. Benbrook leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Benbrook rent compare to the national average?

Benbrook's median rent of $1,669/mo is $296 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #133 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,669/mo, rent takes ~23% of Benbrook's median household income ($86,292/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Benbrook 23%Benchmark 30%
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