Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
Brownsville, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Brownsville, TN rent fell 15.9% year over year, with a current median of $925/month. Renters today are paying $306 less per month on average than last year, reflecting a cooldown in the market since its peak of $1,250/month in December 2024.
Vs. national rents
Brownsville's median rent is 52.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. This positions Brownsville as an accessible market for renters seeking value.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for about $650/month, 2-bedrooms around $900/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,188/month. The 1-bedroom segment stands out at $1,825/month, a premium compared to other unit types.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment in Brownsville rose 204.2% year over year, diverging from the overall market decline. This contrasts with the citywide rent fall of 15.9%, showing unique dynamics in this bedroom tier.
Median rent
Median rent in Brownsville
$925/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Brownsville is $925 per month as of June 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,025 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brownsville
68
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 16% 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 $750, whereas a house costs $1,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Brownsville run $650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $650 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,825 |  6% | 27% | |
2 bedroom | $900 | 1% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $1,000 | 1% | 43% | |
4 bedroom | $1,187 | No Change | 65% |
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 | $750 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,000 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
27%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
43%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,187
Last year
65%
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
$750
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
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
53%lower than the national median
27%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Brownsville, TN is 35% lower than the median rent in Atoka, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,430
25%$750
11%$2,182
11%$1,325
10%$1,200
19%$2,272
34%$1,300
10%$1,000
32%$2,010
18%$1,000
34%$1,940
3%$1,025
6%Discover rentals in Brownsville, TN
3d ago
1142 Ferrell St, Brownsville, TN 38012
2 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1134 Ferrel Street, Brownsville, TN 38012
2 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
733 Elizabeth St, Brownsville, TN 38012
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Brownsville
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brownsville
105 S Mclemore Ave #1, Brownsville, TN 38012
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 3
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brownsville
39 South Jackson Avenue #1, Brownsville, TN 38012
Studio
0 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brownsville
32 North Lafayette Avenue #1, Brownsville, TN 38012
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brownsville
105 S Mclemore Ave #2, Brownsville, TN 38012
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
Available May 2
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brownsville
3 beds
1 bath
$875
House for rent
Available Apr 30
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brownsville
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brownsville
3 beds
1 bath
$975
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brownsville
2 beds
1 bath
$900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brownsville
1636 Windrow Rd, Brownsville, TN 38012
Studio
0 baths
$650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
155 E Thomas St, Brownsville, TN 38012
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Brownsville
316 Key Corner St, Brownsville, TN 38012
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
733 Elizabeth St, Brownsville, TN 38012
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1142 Ferrell St, Brownsville, TN 38012
2 beds
1 bath
$675
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 $925 per month as of June 6, 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 16% since last year.
How does Brownsville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Brownsville is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,025 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 $37,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Brownsville?
Brownsville's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $990 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $910 per month. Two-bedroom apartments actually cost less than one-bedrooms in this market, making them an attractive option for renters seeking extra space at a lower price point.
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).