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Highlights

  • Dishwasher
  • Off-street parking
  • Central heat & air
  • Washer/dryer connections
  • Newly renovated apartment home
  • Private porch and entrance

Location

401 Main St, Brownwood, TX 76801, USA
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Management

Darby Property Services, LLC

Leasing office

(325) 430-4680

Property Overview

Main Street Cottages is a highly rated community with an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.6/10, highlighted by perfect pricing (10/10), excellent amenities (9/10), strong location (9/10), and solid trustworthiness (8/10). Residents can enjoy practical in-home features like a dishwasher, central heat and air, washer/dryer connections, off-street parking, and a private porch and entrance in newly renovated homes, plus convenient access to a nearby top-rated elementary school. The setting supports environmental sustainability, fitness and wellness, and an active social life, with walkability, nearby transit, parks, gyms, and a wide variety of restaurants.

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.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Main Street Cottages is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Main Street Cottages has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Social life
  • Wellness
  • Eco living

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$799 /mo2 units availableWelcome to Brownwood Cottages! Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Brownwood, you’ll be just minutes from local dining, shopping, and only a 5-minute walk to the Howard Payne University campus. This newly renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment home features: • Private porch and entrance • Private off-street parking • Central heat & air • Dishwasher • Washer/Dryer connections • Garbage disposal Rent: $799/month To qualify, applicants must provide verifiable household income of at least 3x the monthly rent. Background, credit, eviction, and rental history will also be reviewed and may impact approval and/or deposit amount. Government housing assistance programs, including Section 8, may be considered depending on property and program requirements. If you believe you meet the above requirements, we encourage you to reach out as soon as possible to schedule a showing.

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Amenities for Main Street Cottages

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningCentral Heat

Appliances

Central Heat & AirDishwasher
OvenRefrigerator
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About Main Street Cottages

HomeApartments in Brownwood Main Street Cottages

Welcome to Brownwood Cottages! Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Brownwood, you’ll be just minutes from local dining, shopping, and only a 5-minute walk to the Howard Payne University campus. This newly renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment home features: • Private porch and entrance • Private off-street parking • Central heat & air • Dishwasher • Washer/Dryer connections • Garbage disposal Rent: $799/month To qualify, applicants must provide verifiable household income of at least 3x the monthly rent. Background, credit, eviction, and rental history will also be reviewed and may impact approval and/or deposit amount. Government housing assistance programs, including Section 8, may be considered depending on property and program requirements. If you believe you meet the above requirements, we encourage you to reach out as soon as possible to schedule a showing.


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Main Street Cottages is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Main Street Cottages has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Main Street Cottages
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.
Main Street Cottages 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.
Main Street Cottages goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including air conditioning. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Main Street Cottages 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.
Main Street Cottages 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 Main Street Cottages does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Main Street Cottages is great for:

Social life

  • 64 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • A bustling neighborhood

Wellness

  • 10 sports facilities (like tennis courts) nearby
  • 14 gyms or yoga centers nearby
  • 3 health/wellness centers nearby
  • HVAC systems available onsite

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 2 parks within a mile

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 Main Street Cottages compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 1 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
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Rent trends in Brownwood

2-bedroom apartments at Main Street Cottages cost about 10% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Brownwood.

Median rents as of Dec 28 2024.
Brownwood
A table of studio rental data trends in Brownwood
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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$31,960/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $31,960 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $799.
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Schools near Main Street Cottages

Coggin Intermediate School

800 rogan

brownwood, TX, 76801

PK, K-6Public
B

Northwest Elementary School

311 bluffview dr

brownwood, TX, 76801

PK, K-5Public
C+
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Getting around Brownwood near 401 Main St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Points of interest for 401 Main St, Brownwood

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 401 Main St

ALDI
519 W Commerce St
Walmart Supercenter
401 W Commerce St
United Supermarkets
300 E Commerce St
Brookshire's
1400 Austin Ave
Sliger's Market
2909 Coggin Ave

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