Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 27, 2026

Average rent in
Brownsville, TX

Last updated on January 27, 2026

Last updated on January 27, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Brownsville, TX is $1,550. This is -18%, or $350, lower than the national average.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,550

increased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

155

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Brownsville, TX is $1,550. This is -18%, or $350, lower than the national average.

$1.32

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
43%
37%
11%
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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $965. Houses for rent in Brownsville, TX are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,800.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$777

10%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,250

6%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,775

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,350

6%

2%

Studio

$825

27%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$777

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

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$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brownsville, TX is 55% higher than the median rent in Edinburg, TX.

More data insights and reports

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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

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1007 W Saint Charles St, Brownsville, TX 78520

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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4d ago

8.4

Very good

Minnesota Apartments

2245 N Minnesota Ave, Brownsville, TX 78521

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$725–$863

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3d ago

8.8

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Posada De Las Palmas

3775 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$735–$1,225

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22h 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

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Alton Gloor

3255 W Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$750–$1,020

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