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Boerne

Pop. 20,518·195th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Boerne, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,485/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
-$480
Rising (Monthly)
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Boerne · $1,485
More affordable than 77% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
62/100
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Rents are 6% below what Boerne's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,485/mo
Expected by trend
$1,576/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,470
2 BR
$1,800
3 BR
$2,370
4 BR+
$2,440
Research median
$1,800/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,820/yr
At $1,485/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 2.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Boerne, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 47.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,518
Median income
$84,541
Median age
38.7
Renters
35.5%
Age distribution
26.1%
18.6%
27.8%
17.1%
Under 1826.1%
18–3418.6%
35–5427.8%
55–6410.2%
65+17.1%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
70.7%
28.9%
White70.7%
Black1.5%
Hispanic28.9%
Asian3.2%
Education (25+)
17.9%
27.1%
47.6%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma17.9%
Some college27.1%
Bachelor's+47.6%
Housing tenure
64.5%
35.5%
Owner64.5%
Renter35.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Boerne, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,142 → $1,485
up 30.0%
Income
$79,692 → $84,541
up 6.1%
Population
17,290 → 20,518
up 18.7%
Renter share
39% → 35.5%
-3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
45.6% → 47.6%
+2.0 pts
Median age
37.4 → 38.7
+1.3 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Boerne, TX has shifted from $1,142 to $1,485, up 30.0% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $79,692 to $84,541 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.1% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Boerne, TX adding about 3,228 residents over the five-year window, up 18.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 39% to 35.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 45.6% to 47.6% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in Boerne, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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About renting in Boerne, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Boerne is $1,485/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,340/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,800/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,470/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,370/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($84,541/yr), Boerne ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Boerne an affordable city for renters?

Boerne is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,485/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($84,541/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Boerne falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Boerne?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,485/mo in Boerne. The local median household income is $84,541/yr, meaning the typical Boerne household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Boerne?

Rent in Boerne has increased 2.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Boerne rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Boerne is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #195 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,485/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Boerne?

San Antonio is nearby and more affordable at $1,382/mo, which is $103 less than Boerne.

What percentage of Boerne residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.5% of Boerne households are renters, while 64.5% are owner-occupied. Boerne leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Boerne rent compare to the national average?

Boerne's median rent of $1,485/mo is $480 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #195 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,485/mo, rent takes ~21% of Boerne's median household income ($84,541/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Boerne 21%Benchmark 30%
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