Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Brownsville, TN

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Brownsville, TN rent fell 24.4% year over year, with a current median of $850/month. Renters today are paying $394 less per month on average than last year, following a decline from the $1,250 peak in late 2024.

  • Brownsville sits 55.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it one of the more accessible markets for renters seeking value. The city has 64 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Brownsville, studios and 2-bedrooms run around $850/month, 1-bedrooms are lower at $675/month, and 3-bedrooms sit near $998/month. The 4+ bedroom segment stands out at $1,990/month, more than double the citywide median, showing a separate price tier for larger units.

Median rent

Median rent in Brownsville

$850/mo

decreased by24%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brownsville is $850 per month as of September 2026. This is 55% below the national average rent, or $1,050 less per month.

$2.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brownsville

64

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brownsville rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Brownsville, TN

Average rent prices in Brownsville have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 24% 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 $850, whereas a house costs $900. 1-bedroom apartments in Brownsville run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.

Listings

Studio

$850

2%

29%

1 bedroom

$675

1%

45%

2 bedroom

$850

4%

19%

3 bedroom

$997

1%

37%

4 bedroom

$1,990

13%

57%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$675

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

45%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$997

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

37%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,990

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

57%

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

Median rent price$850
decreased by55%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,397
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brownsville, TN is 39% lower than the median rent in Atoka, TN.

Discover rentals in Brownsville, TN

3d ago

7.7

Very good

1029 North McLemore Avenue

1029 N Mclemore Ave, Brownsville, TN 38012

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

44 W Cooper St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Brownsville

44 W Cooper St Brownsville - Unit 1

44 W Cooper St #1, Brownsville, TN 38012

2 beds

1 bath

$650

House for rent

Available Aug 24

48 W Cooper St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Brownsville

48 W Cooper St Brownsville - Unit 1

48 W Cooper St #1, Brownsville, TN 38012

2 beds

1 bath

$650

House for rent

Available Aug 20

40 W Cooper St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Brownsville

40 W Cooper St Brownsville - Unit 1

40 W Cooper St #1, Brownsville, TN 38012

2 beds

1 bath

$650

House for rent

Available Aug 20

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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 $850 per month as of September 5, 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 24% since last year.

How does Brownsville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brownsville is 55% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 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 $34,000/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).

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