Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
Brownsville, TX

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Brownsville, TX is $1,500. This is -21%, or $401, lower than the national average.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,500

increased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

166

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Brownsville, TX is $1,500. This is -21%, or $401, lower than the national average.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
48%
33%
11%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

60%
40%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Brownsville, TX

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Brownsville, TX have increased by 7% in the last month and have increased by 7% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Brownsville, TX

The monthly rent for an apartment in Brownsville, TX is $975. A 1-bedroom apartment in Brownsville, TX costs about $750 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $975. Houses for rent in Brownsville, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,850.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$782

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,200

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,650

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,300

2%

6%

Studio

$1,100

1%

38%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$782

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

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.

Compare rent prices in Brownsville, TX to other cities

Median rent prices in Brownsville, TX for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Edinburg, TX.

Brownsville

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$997
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brownsville, TX is 50% higher than the median rent in Edinburg, TX.

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Cost of living in
Brownsville, TX

The overall cost of living in Brownsville, TX is 16% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

8% lower

Groceries

15% lower

Health

12% lower

Housing

29% lower

Transportation

1% lower

Utilities

22% lower

Apartments for rent in Alamo

Discover rentals in Brownsville, TX

PRICE LOFTS - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

7.7

Very good

PRICE LOFTS

54 S Price Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521

2 beds

1 bath

$420–$925

Apartment for rent

1007 West Saint Charles Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.1

Very good

1007 West Saint Charles Street

1007 W Saint Charles St, Brownsville, TX 78520

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

845 Taylor St Apt A #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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MULTI_FAMILY - BROWNSVILLE, TX

845 Taylor St Apt A #A, Brownsville, TX 78520

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Minnesota Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Minnesota Apartments

2245 N Minnesota Ave, Brownsville, TX 78521

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$725–$863

Apartment for rent

Posada De Las Palmas - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.4

Very good

Posada De Las Palmas

3775 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$735–$1,225

Apartment for rent

Lakeside Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.8

Very good

Lakeside Apartments

600 Lakeside Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$750–$950

Apartment for rent

Alton Gloor - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.5

Very good

Alton Gloor

3255 W Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$750–$1,020

Apartment for rent

Citrus Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Citrus Gardens

2100 Grapefruit St, Brownsville, TX 78521

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$817–$1,131

Apartment for rent