Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Brownsville, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Brownsville, TN rent fell 27.4% year over year to a current median of $795/month. Renters are paying $399 less per month on average than last year, with the median now well below the $1,250 peak reached in late 2024.
Compared to national trends
Brownsville's median rent is 58.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The total rentals inventory is 64 units, indicating a small market size.
Price ranges
In Brownsville, studios rent for $800/month, 1-bedrooms for $650/month, and 2-bedrooms for $750/month. The 4+ bedroom segment commands $1,500/month, while 3-bedrooms are $1,000/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Brownsville rose 37.6% year over year, reaching $1,500/month, contrasting with the citywide decline of 27.4%. Studios also increased 23.1%, while houses fell 31.9%, showing distinct trends among unit types.
Median rent
Median rent in Brownsville
$795/mo
27%vs previous year
The average rent in Brownsville is $795 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% below the national average rent, or $1,105 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brownsville
64
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Brownsville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Brownsville, TN
Average rent prices in Brownsville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 27% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Brownsville, TN
Rent prices in Brownsville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brownsville is $785, whereas a house costs $800. 1-bedroom apartments in Brownsville run $597 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $705.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $800 | 2% |  19% | |
1 bedroom | $650 | 12% | 50% | |
2 bedroom | $750 | 2% | 25% | |
3 bedroom | $1,000 | 3% | 32% | |
4 bedroom | $1,500 | 9% | 41% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Brownsville, TN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $785 | 2% | 22% | |
Houses | $800 | No Change | 23% |
Studio
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
50%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
25%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
32%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
41%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Brownsville, TN.
Apartments
Average rent
$785
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
22%
Houses
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
23%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Brownsville, TN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Brownsville, TN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Brownsville and Atoka by all bedroom counts and property types.
Brownsville
58%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Brownsville, TN is 50% lower than the median rent in Atoka, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
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Discover rentals in Brownsville, TN
5d+ ago
1029 N Mclemore Ave, Brownsville, TN 38012
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brownsville
1262 Fairground Rd #1, Brownsville, TN 38012
2 beds
1 bath
$650
House for rent
Available Oct 3
4h ago
1134 Ferrel Street, Brownsville, TN 38012
2 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1166 Ferrell St, Brownsville, TN 38012
2 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brownsville
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brownsville
32 N Lafayette Ave #1, Brownsville, TN 38012
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brownsville
485 Carlita St #1, Brownsville, TN 38012
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Oct 7
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brownsville
25 N Court Sq #1, Brownsville, TN 38012
Studio
0 baths
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
13h ago
523 Lakeview Cir, Brownsville, TN 38012
3 beds
2 baths
$1,058
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
E College St, Brownsville, TN 38012
3 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brownsville
2 beds
1 bath
$705
Apartment for rent
13h ago
523 Lakeview Cir, Brownsville, TN 38012
3 beds
2 baths
$1,058
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 19
4d ago
House for rent in Brownsville
668 Coach St #1, Brownsville, TN 38012
4 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Aug 11
4h ago
1009 Ingram St, Brownsville, TN 38012
3 beds
1 bath
$775–$800
Apartment for rent
4h ago
1134 Ferrel Street, Brownsville, TN 38012
2 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
5h ago
607 Hatchie St, Brownsville, TN 38012
1 bed
1 bath
$600–$625
Apartment for rent
1d ago
445 Josephine Dr, Brownsville, TN 38012
2 beds
1 bath
$689
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Brownsville, TN
Quick answers to common questions about the Brownsville rental market.
How much is rent in Brownsville?
The average rent in Brownsville is $795 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Brownsville?
Average rent prices in Brownsville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 27% since last year.
How does Brownsville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Brownsville is 58% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,105 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Brownsville?
To comfortably afford rent in Brownsville, you'd need to earn approximately $32,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Brownsville?
March offers the best rental deals in Brownsville, with rents running roughly 47% lower than July prices. If you're flexible with timing, searching in March could save you significantly compared to summer months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).