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Bryan

Pop. 87,939·206th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Bryan, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,428/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
-$537
Rising (Monthly)
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Bryan · $1,428
More affordable than 80% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
42/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% above what Bryan's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,428/mo
Expected by trend
$1,376/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,042
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,216
3 BR
$1,704
4 BR+
$1,880
Research median
$1,216/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
$17,136/yr
At $1,428/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.6% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bryan, TX is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 30.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
87,939
Median income
$59,289
Median age
32
Renters
49.1%
Age distribution
23.3%
31.8%
22.6%
12.3%
Under 1823.3%
18–3431.8%
35–5422.6%
55–6410%
65+12.3%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
55.7%
16%
41%
White55.7%
Black16%
Hispanic41%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
16.2%
28.3%
25.4%
30.1%
No HS diploma16.2%
HS diploma28.3%
Some college25.4%
Bachelor's+30.1%
Housing tenure
50.9%
49.1%
Owner50.9%
Renter49.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Bryan, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,037 → $1,428
up 37.7%
Income
$49,181 → $59,289
up 20.6%
Population
85,204 → 87,939
up 3.2%
Renter share
50.5% → 49.1%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
28.2% → 30.1%
+1.9 pts
Median age
31.3 → 32
+0.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Bryan, TX has climbed by $391 per month, settling near $1,428 after starting the period at $1,037. Household income in the area moved from $49,181 to $59,289 across the same window, up 20.6% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 17.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 85,204 to 87,939 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Bryan, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Bryan rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Bryan. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Bryan, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bryan is $1,428/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,042/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,216/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,100/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,704/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($59,289/yr), Bryan ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bryan an affordable city for renters?

Bryan is considered affordable for renters. At $1,428/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($59,289/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bryan falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Bryan?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,428/mo in Bryan. The local median household income is $59,289/yr, meaning the typical Bryan household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bryan?

Rent in Bryan has increased 0.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Bryan neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Bryan are 77801 ($1,162/mo), 77802 ($1,286/mo), and 77803 ($1,583/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Bryan is $1,428/mo.

How does Bryan rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Bryan is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #206 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,428/mo.

What percentage of Bryan residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.1% of Bryan households are renters, while 50.9% are owner-occupied. Bryan leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bryan rent compare to the national average?

Bryan's median rent of $1,428/mo is $537 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #206 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,428/mo, rent takes ~29% of Bryan's median household income ($59,289/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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