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Is Benbrook, TX expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,55012% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$93,066about $7,756/month · 7% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$296,40011% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $62,000 a year. That is $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 237 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Benbrook
$1,550
Fresno
$2,782
San Benito
$858
Kerrville
$1,287
Belton
$1,667
Paris
$1,124
Anna
$2,518

How much do households earn in Benbrook?

Under $25k
9.1%
$25k–50k
19.5%
$50k–100k
36.7%
$100k–150k
18.1%
$150k+
13.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 31.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Benbrook

SizeBenbrookU.S. average
Studio$1,499$1,338
1 bedroom$1,407$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,725$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,063$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,337$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Benbrook overall?

Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
97
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
88
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Benbrook, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Benbrook

🏛️ Property tax$4,963a year · 1.67% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$201a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Benbrook

Commute to work25 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree43.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home67.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Benbrook?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $507 a month less.

Renting
$1,550
Owning
$2,057

Owning assumes a typical $296,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,640 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Benbrook, TX?

Renting in Benbrook costs a median of about $1,550 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Benbrook?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,000 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Benbrook cheap or expensive?

Benbrook is rated Cheap: rent takes 20.0% of the typical household income of $93,066. It ranks 237th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Benbrook?

The median homeowner in Benbrook pays $4,963 a year in property taxes, about 1.67% of the median home value.

Is Benbrook more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Benbrook?

The median home value in Benbrook is $296,400, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

24,557 people live in Benbrook. Numbers are typical (middle) values.