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Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Brownsville, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Brownsville rent stands today
Brownsville, TX rent rose 10.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Renters today are paying $53 more per month on average than last year as the market reaches its peak median for the period in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Brownsville is 17.1% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with a total of 134 rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $800/month, 1-bedrooms for $865/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,200/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,800/month and $2,300/month respectively. The studio median of $800/month shows the range across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Brownsville fell 80.0% year over year, a sharp contrast to the citywide rise of 10.3%. This divergence reveals unique pressures on the smallest units compared to the broader market.
Median rent
Median rent in Brownsville
$1,600/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Brownsville is $1,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $330 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brownsville
134
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Brownsville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Brownsville, TX
Average rent prices in Brownsville have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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, TX
Rent prices in Brownsville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brownsville is $975, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Brownsville run $845 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $800 |  1% | 67% | |
1 bedroom | $865 | 6% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 3% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Brownsville | $1,212 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $975 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 1% | 50% | |
Houses | $1,850 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
67%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$865
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
Downtown Brownsville
Average rent
$1,212
Apartments
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
50%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Brownsville, TX, 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, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Brownsville and Edinburg by all bedroom counts and property types.
Brownsville
17%lower than the national median
48%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Brownsville, TX is 61% higher than the median rent in Edinburg, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$995
3%$935
11%$2,300
25%$1,200
3%$1,250
9%$1,600
$1,100
8%$2,000
8%$912
26%$1,225
4%$3,450
7%$1,050
8%Cost of living in Brownsville, TX
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 8% lower |
| Groceries | 13% lower |
| Health | 8% lower |
| Housing | 26% lower |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Utilities | 22% lower |
Discover rentals in Brownsville, TX
9h ago
1904 Central Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520
1–2 beds
1 bath
$350–$1,000
Apartment for rent
12h ago
54 S Price Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$480–$1,050
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Brownsville
138 Midway Dr, Brownsville, TX 78520
2 beds
0 baths
$555
House for rent
3d ago
3255 W Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$725–$1,160
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brownsville
3 beds
3 baths
$3,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brownsville
174 Duncan Rd, Brownsville, TX 78526
2 beds
0.5 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brownsville
3 beds
4 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brownsville
2168 Grove Ln, Brownsville, TX 78526
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5011 Jason, Brownsville, TX 78521
4 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
Available Jul 24
50m ago
1740 Dennett Rd, Brownsville, TX 78526
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
3h ago
5565 Ruben Torres Sr Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78526
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$780–$1,134
Apartment for rent
12h ago
54 S Price Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$480–$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5011 Jason, Brownsville, TX 78521
4 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
Available Jul 24
50m ago
870 Old Alice Rd, Brownsville, TX 78520
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
605 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521
3 beds
2 baths
$1,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brownsville
3215 Villa Rosa Dr #A, Brownsville, TX 78526
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5011 Jason, Brownsville, TX 78521
4 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
Available Jul 24
50m ago
1405 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521
2 beds
1 bath
$850–$975
Apartment for rent
50m ago
870 Old Alice Rd, Brownsville, TX 78520
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
3h ago
5565 Ruben Torres Sr Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78526
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$780–$1,014
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Brownsville, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Brownsville rental market.
How much is rent in Brownsville?
The average rent in Brownsville is $1,600 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Brownsville?
Average rent prices in Brownsville have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Brownsville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Brownsville is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $330 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 $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Brownsville?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Brownsville average around $790/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,110/month.
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).