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Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Brownsville, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Brownsville rent stands today
Brownsville, TX rent rose 14.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Renters today are paying $57 more per month on average than last year despite a 3.2% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Brownsville sits 15.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 155 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Brownsville run around $800/month, 1-bedrooms around $873/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,300/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Brownsville
$1,600/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Brownsville is $1,600 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brownsville
155
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Brownsville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Brownsville, TX
Average rent prices in Brownsville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Brownsville run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $800 |  1% | 76% | |
1 bedroom | $873 | 4% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | No Change | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Brownsville | $1,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,275 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,800 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
76%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$873
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
Downtown Brownsville
Average rent
$1,400
Apartments
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
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
16%lower than the national median
45%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Brownsville, TX is 52% higher than the median rent in Edinburg, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,050
1%$995
9%$2,250
9%$1,200
3%$1,200
15%$2,200
$1,100
1%$2,400
6%$925
5%$1,250
2%$2,500
61%$1,100
9%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
21h ago
1904 Central Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520
1–2 beds
1 bath
$350–$1,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
54 S Price Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$480–$1,050
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2245 N Minnesota Ave, Brownsville, TX 78521
1–2 beds
1 bath
$745–$793
Apartment for rent
9h ago
600 Lakeside Blvd Apt 1a, Brownsville, TX 78520
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brownsville
3 beds
3 baths
$3,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brownsville
3072 Resaca Vista Dr #NA, Brownsville, TX 78526
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Sep 9
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
Verified
5011 Jason, Brownsville, TX 78521
4 beds
2 baths
$1,600
$1,520
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 24
1h ago
House for rent in Brownsville
8918 Zoar Lk #NA, Brownsville, TX 78520
4 beds
3 baths
$3,100
$2,900
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 12
18h ago
687 N Dakota Ave, Brownsville, TX 78521
3 beds
2 baths
$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d 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
$1,600
$1,520
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 24
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Brownsville
3 beds
2 baths
$1,575
Apartment for rent
4d ago
870 Old Alice Rd, Brownsville, TX 78520
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3775 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521
2 beds
1 bath
$840
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5011 Jason, Brownsville, TX 78521
4 beds
2 baths
$1,600
$1,520
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 24
1h ago
House for rent in Brownsville
8918 Zoar Lk #NA, Brownsville, TX 78520
4 beds
3 baths
$3,100
$2,900
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 12
6h ago
House for rent in Brownsville
39 Casa De Amigos, Brownsville, TX 78521
4 beds
3 baths
$1,850
House for rent
6h ago
House for rent in Brownsville
2111 El Arroyo St, Brownsville, TX 78520
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
$1,300
Price drop
House 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 September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Brownsville?
Average rent prices in Brownsville have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Brownsville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Brownsville is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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?
December offers the lowest rents in Brownsville with approximately 8% savings compared to June's peak prices, while May and November see less competitive conditions with lower demand.
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).