New Braunfels is a city in Texas in the United States. Braunfels means 'brown rock' in German; the city is named for Braunfels, in Germany. In 2000, its population was 36,494, while in 2005 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated its population to have reached 47,168. It is the seat of Comal County. New Braunfels apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on New Braunfels apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.