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

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Granbury, TX is $1,784. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Granbury cheaper than other Texas cities?

Granbury falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #93 out of 269 cities at $1,784/mo.

When was Granbury rent data last updated?

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

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Granbury

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Pop. 12,136·93rd most expensive in Texas·Granbury rents are up 8.8% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,784/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.8%

Month-over-Month

+4.3%

vs US Median

-$181

Rising (Monthly)

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Granbury · $1,784

More affordable than 55% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

52/100

Fairly priced

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Rents are right about where Granbury's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$1,784/mo

Expected by trend

$1,802/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Granbury's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,085

1 BR

$1,160

2 BR

$1,380

3 BR

$1,725

4 BR+

$2,190

Research median

$1,380/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

$21,408/yr

At $1,784/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.8% YoY, +4.3% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Granbury, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

12,136

Median income

$73,516

Median age

Renters

39.8%

Age distribution

17%

19.9%

16.7%

16.5%

29.9%

Under 1817%

18–3419.9%

35–5416.7%

55–6416.5%

65+29.9%

Gender

45%

55%

Male45%

Female55%

Race & ethnicity

88.8%

White88.8%

Black1.2%

Hispanic9.8%

Asian1%

Education (25+)

28.3%

31.8%

31.1%

No HS diploma8.8%

HS diploma28.3%

Some college31.8%

Bachelor's+31.1%

Housing tenure

60.2%

39.8%

Owner60.2%

Renter39.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Granbury, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,379 → $1,784

up 29.4%

Income

$52,956 → $73,516

up 38.8%

Population

10,453 → 12,136

up 16.1%

Renter share

45.4% → 39.8%

-5.6 pts

Bachelor's+

28.2% → 31.1%

+2.9 pts

Median age

45 → 51

+6.0 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Granbury, TX paid around $1,379 a month. That figure now sits near $1,784, up 29.4% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $73,516 today, compared with $52,956 five years earlier. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show Granbury, TX adding about 1,683 residents over the five-year window, up 16.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 45.4% to 39.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.2% to 31.1% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Granbury on your salary?

At $1,784/mo, how Granbury rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 22.9% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 32.2% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 28% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 15.7% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 12.3% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 34.4% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 38.1% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 30.9% income

stretched

By apartment size

Granbury rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Granbury, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Granbury is $1,784/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,085/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,380/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,160/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,725/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($73,516/yr), Granbury ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Granbury an affordable city for renters?

Granbury is considered affordable for renters. At $1,784/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($73,516/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Granbury falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Granbury?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,784/mo in Granbury. The local median household income is $73,516/yr, meaning the typical Granbury household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Granbury?

Rent in Granbury has increased 8.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Granbury neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Granbury are 76048 ($1,647/mo), and 76049 ($2,023/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Granbury is $1,784/mo.

How does Granbury rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Granbury is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #93 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,784/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Granbury?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Granbury ($1,784/mo): Hudson Oaks ($1,448/mo), Weatherford ($1,509/mo), Benbrook ($1,669/mo).

What percentage of Granbury residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.8% of Granbury households are renters, while 60.2% are owner-occupied. Granbury leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.