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Bertram

Pop. 2,037·147th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Bertram, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,625/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$340
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Bertram · $1,625
More affordable than 64% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,625/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$65,000/yr
Local median income
$63,311/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bertram's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,410
1 BR
$1,520
2 BR
$1,790
3 BR
$2,290
4 BR+
$2,630
Research median
$1,790/mo

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

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$19,500/yr
At $1,625/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bertram, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,037
Median income
$63,311
Median age
38.1
Renters
24%
Age distribution
23%
23.9%
23.8%
18.7%
Under 1823%
18–3423.9%
35–5423.8%
55–6410.7%
65+18.7%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
69.1%
27.1%
White69.1%
Black2.1%
Hispanic27.1%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
18%
32.9%
29.5%
19.7%
No HS diploma18%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college29.5%
Bachelor's+19.7%
Housing tenure
76%
24%
Owner76%
Renter24%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Bertram, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,405 → $63,311
up 8.4%
Population
1,852 → 2,037
up 10.0%
Renter share
23.7% → 24%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
16.2% → 19.7%
+3.5 pts
Median age
35.1 → 38.1
+3.0 yrs

Median household income climbed from $58,405 to $63,311 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.4% shift. Census counts show Bertram, TX adding about 185 residents over the five-year window, up 10.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 16.2% to 19.7% across the same window.

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About renting in Bertram, TX

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Bertram is $1,625/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,410/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,790/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,520/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,290/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($63,311/yr), Bertram ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bertram an affordable city for renters?

Bertram is considered moderate for renters. At $1,625/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($63,311/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bertram slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Bertram?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,625/mo in Bertram. The local median household income is $63,311/yr, meaning the typical Bertram household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bertram?

Rent in Bertram has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of March 2026.

How does Bertram rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Bertram is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #147 out of 280 tracked cities at $1,625/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bertram?

Burnet is nearby and more affordable at $1,550/mo, which is $75 less than Bertram.

What percentage of Bertram residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24% of Bertram households are renters, while 76% are owner-occupied. Bertram leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bertram rent compare to the national average?

Bertram's median rent of $1,625/mo is $340 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #147 out of 280 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,625/mo, rent takes ~31% of Bertram's median household income ($63,311/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bertram 31%Benchmark 30%
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