How much does it cost to rent in Burnet, TX?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Burnet, TX is $1,550. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Burnet cheaper than other Texas cities?

Burnet falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #173 out of 269 cities at $1,550/mo.

When was Burnet rent data last updated?

Burnet rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

Is Burnet a renter's market or a landlord's market?

Based on RentDataNow's Rent Market Meter, Burnet is currently a renter's market. Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage. The meter is derived from rent-price momentum (year-over-year and month-over-month change), not inventory levels.

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Pop. 6,732·173rd most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Burnet, TX

Median rent (all units)

$1,550/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

-3.1%

vs US Median

-$415

Falling (Monthly)

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Burnet · $1,550

More affordable than 72% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

21% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,550/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$62,000/yr

Local median income

$87,587/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Burnet's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$525

1 BR

$692

2 BR

$1,269

3 BR

$1,467

Research median

$1,269/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

$18,600/yr

At $1,550/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Burnet, TX is majority owner-occupied, 23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

6,732

Median income

$87,587

Median age

40.4

Renters

24.7%

Age distribution

17.6%

24.2%

26.8%

19.7%

Under 1817.6%

18–3424.2%

35–5426.8%

55–6411.8%

65+19.7%

Gender

46.6%

53.4%

Male46.6%

Female53.4%

Race & ethnicity

80.3%

14.8%

White80.3%

Black3.7%

Hispanic14.8%

Asian0.9%

Education (25+)

32.8%

34.7%

23.8%

No HS diploma8.7%

HS diploma32.8%

Some college34.7%

Bachelor's+23.8%

Housing tenure

75.3%

24.7%

Owner75.3%

Renter24.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Burnet, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$70,766 → $87,587

up 23.8%

Population

6,403 → 6,732

up 5.1%

Renter share

25.6% → 24.7%

-0.9 pts

Bachelor's+

20.9% → 23.8%

+2.9 pts

Median age

34.6 → 40.4

+5.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $70,766 in 2021 to $87,587 more recently. The population has grown by 5.1% since 2021, moving from about 6,403 residents to roughly 6,732. College-educated residents now make up 23.8% of adults here, versus 20.9% in 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Burnet on your salary?

At $1,550/mo, how Burnet rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 19.9% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 28% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 24.3% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 13.6% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 10.6% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 29.9% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 33.1% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 26.9% income

affordable

By apartment size

Burnet rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Burnet, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Burnet is $1,550/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $525/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,269/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $692/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,467/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($87,587/yr), Burnet ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Burnet an affordable city for renters?

Burnet is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,550/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($87,587/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Burnet falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Burnet?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,550/mo in Burnet. The local median household income is $87,587/yr, meaning the typical Burnet household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Burnet?

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

How does Burnet rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Burnet is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #173 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,550/mo.

What percentage of Burnet residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.7% of Burnet households are renters, while 75.3% are owner-occupied. Burnet leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.