Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 28, 2025

Average rent in
Brownsville, TX

Last updated on October 28, 2025

Last updated on October 28, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Brownsville, TX is $1,500. This is -23%, or $445, lower than the national average.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,500

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Total rentals

136

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Brownsville, TX is $1,500. This is -23%, or $445, lower than the national average.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

8%
43%
35%
12%
3%
$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 3% in the last month and have remained the same 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 $900. A 1-bedroom apartment in Brownsville, TX costs about $795 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $905. Houses for rent in Brownsville, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,850.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$795

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,047

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,800

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,325

7%

12%

Studio

$1,100

13%

50%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

50%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$795

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,047

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,325

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

12%

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 by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,060
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brownsville, TX is 42% 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

802 E Adams St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Brownsville house for rent in Brownsville

802 E Adams St #4, Brownsville, TX 78520

1 bed

1 bath

$600

House for rent

1007 West Saint Charles Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

1007 West Saint Charles Street

1007 W Saint Charles St, Brownsville, TX 78520

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

Alton Gloor - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Alton Gloor

3255 W Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$725–$1,020

Apartment for rent

845 Taylor St #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Brownsville house for rent in Brownsville

Rental Detached - BROWNSVILLE, TX

845 Taylor St #C, Brownsville, TX 78520

2 beds

1 bath

$750

House for rent

845 Taylor St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Brownsville house for rent in Brownsville

Rental Detached - BROWNSVILLE, TX

845 Taylor St #A, Brownsville, TX 78520

2 beds

1 bath

$750

House for rent

1724 W Elizabeth St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Brownsville

Apartment for rent

Minnesota Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Minnesota Apartments

2245 N Minnesota Ave, Brownsville, TX 78521

2 beds

1–2 baths

$763–$863

Apartment for rent

5788 Tecuan Dr #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Brownsville

5788 Tecuan Dr #D, Brownsville, TX 78521

2 beds

1 bath

$775

Apartment for rent