Best In Texas Real Estate™: San Marcos-New Braunfels

Belterra has the highest median gross rent in Texas — $2,845 — according to ALEX Intelligence’s latest data, making it the most expensive city in the San Marcos–New Braunfels MSA by this measure. This isn’t a sign of overvaluation; it’s a signal of structural strength. In a market where remote work migration continues and infrastructure investment is accelerating, high rent reflects sustained demand for places that deliver stability, community, and quality of life. The data from https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-15-san-marcos-nb-gross-rent-place-mkt shows that Belterra leads Texas in this metric — not by accident, but by design. This is the new benchmark for real estate value: not just price, but purpose. Median Gross Rent, top 6 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Belterra — $2,845 #2 Dripping Springs — $2,234 #3 Buda — $1,852 #4 Bulverde — $1,794 #5 Kyle — $1,752 #6 Canyon Lake — $1,327 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Jonmallard (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=75224057; Slide 2: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=28055867; Slide 3: Todd Dwyer (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=54068833; Slide 4: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=24564942 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-15-san-marcos-nb-gross-rent-place-mkt View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902