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230 W Jefferson St, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA|Downtown Brownsville
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Property Overview
Jefferson Square Apartments offers strong overall value, with high marks for price, amenities, and location, plus a solid trustworthiness score. It also stands out for nearby schools, walkability, transit access, and a lively local area with plenty of parks and entertainment options.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Elementary school nearby
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Eco living
Social life
Floor plans
| Jefferson Square Apartments - 37 | 1 bed | 1 bath | 515 sqft | $705 /mo | |||
| Jefferson Square Apartments - 06 | 2 bed | 1 bath | 840 sqft | $805 /mo |
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Amenities for Jefferson Square Apartments
Apartment Amenities
| Utilities/Sewer | Water |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Swimming Pool |
Services
| Bilingual | On-Site Maintenance |
| On-Site Management |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Application Fee
Per-applicant. Agent application fee.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 2 |
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About Jefferson Square Apartments
Jefferson Square Apartments cost $705–$805 per month. A couple amenities for this apartment building include but are not limited to: swimming pool and on-site laundry. Located at 230 W Jefferson St, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA, Jefferson Square Apartments has 1 — 2 bedroom units available. Based on the average rent price of 2 bedrooms in Brownsville, renting an apartment at Jefferson Square Apartments is 22% cheaper per month.Other apartment buildings in or around Brownsville include but are not limited to: 1405 Old Port Isabel Rd, 3775 Boca Chica Blvd
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Jefferson Square Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Jefferson Square Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Jefferson Square Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Jefferson Square Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including bilingual. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Jefferson Square Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Jefferson Square Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Jefferson Square Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Jefferson Square Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
Jefferson Square Apartments is great for:
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How Jefferson Square Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 miles away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.4 miles away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.5 miles away
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building
- Pool
- Enhanced community features
Considerations
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 5 photos available for this property
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Rent trends in Downtown Brownsville
1-bedroom apartments here are priced about the same as 1-bedrooms in Downtown Brownsville.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Jefferson Square Apartments to be 37% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Downtown Brownsville.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Downtown Brownsville
Brownsville
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $847 |
| December 2024 | $803 |
| January 2025 | $797 |
| February 2025 | $852 |
| March 2025 | $801 |
| April 2025 | $798 |
| May 2025 | $789 |
| June 2025 | $782 |
| July 2025 | $793 |
| August 2025 | $795 |
| September 2025 | $805 |
| October 2025 | $793 |
| November 2025 | $822 |
| December 2025 | $807 |
| January 2026 | $768 |
| February 2026 | $758 |
| March 2026 | $750 |
| April 2026 | $788 |
| May 2026 | $777 |
| June 2026 | $811 |
| July 2026 | $845 |
| August 2026 | $895 |
| September 2026 | $859 |
| October 2026 | $869 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | $695 |
| January 2025 | $695 |
| February 2025 | $849 |
| May 2025 | $1,013 |
| June 2025 | $1,013 |
| July 2025 | $1,013 |
| August 2025 | $919 |
| September 2025 | $688 |
| December 2025 | $695 |
| January 2026 | $695 |
| February 2026 | $688 |
| March 2026 | $687 |
| April 2026 | $650 |
| June 2026 | $695 |
| September 2026 | $677 |
| October 2026 | $696 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 230 W Jefferson St?
Bedrooms
Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$28,200/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $28,200 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $705.
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Schools near Jefferson Square Apartments
Sharp Elementary School
1439 palm blvd
brownsville, TX, 78520
PK, K-5Public
B
Getting around Brownsville near 230 W Jefferson St
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Points of interest for 230 W Jefferson St, Brownsville
Groceries
8/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 10-minute walk, and there are also some specialist food stores nearby.
Shopping
5/10
Several fashion stores are within a short walk.
Cafes
5/10
The closest café is within a 10-minute walk, and there are a few other cafés within walking distance.
Restaurants
5/10
Several restaurants are within a short walk.
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-to-10-minute walk.
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk.
Nightlife
2/10
The closest bar is within a 15-minute walk, and there are a few other bars within walking distance.
Explore the area around 230 W Jefferson St
Delicious Desserts
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H-E-B
1628 Central Blvd
Av Lopez Inc
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Hinojosa Grocery & Tortilla
1302 E 14th St
H-E-B
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Lynx Uniforms
355 W Jefferson St
Perez Clothing
714 Palm Blvd
Elizabeth's Thrift Store
253 W Elizabeth St
Family Dollar
780 Central Blvd
Hector's Ropa Usada
258 McNair Family Dr
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
1024 E Adams St
Pre/Post Brownsville
2200 Boca Chica Blvd
Cure Coffee
2200 Boca Chica Blvd
Dunkin'
2409 Boca Chica Blvd
Iq's Juice Bar
800 N Expressway
Historic Palm Lounge
757 E Elizabeth St
Red Rose Lounge
953 E Adams St
Bar-B
635 E 10th St
Las Ramblas
1101 E Washington St Market Sq
Kraken Lounge
1123 E Adams St
Las Palmas Bakery
1020 Palm Blvd
Linda
444 W Elizabeth St
Linda's Cake Specialty Shop
444 W Elizabeth St
La Vaquita Bakery
705 W Elizabeth St
Sarita's Bakery & Cake Shop
705 W Elizabeth St
Texas Trail of Trees Park
North Brownsville Park
Park
Park
La Esperanza Park
Down By the Border Inc
15 W Madison St
Las Canastas Mexican Food
825 Palm Blvd
Cafe Amiga
644 Palm Blvd
Margaritas Mexican Food & More
505 W Elizabeth St
Church's Texas Chicken
535 W Elizabeth St
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