Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Brownsville, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Rent in Brownsville, TX is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no meaningful change in monthly rent levels.
Compared to national trends
Brownsville sits 23.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Texas.
Price ranges
Studios in Brownsville rent for about $800/month, 1-bedrooms around $817/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,200/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,800/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,150/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Brownsville
$1,500/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Brownsville is $1,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brownsville
147
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Brownsville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Brownsville, TX
Average rent prices in Brownsville have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $770 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $800 |  2% | 69% | |
1 bedroom | $817 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% |  13% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,150 | 6% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Brownsville | $1,325 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $975 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,475 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
69%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$817
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
Downtown Brownsville
Average rent
$1,325
Apartments
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
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
23%lower than the national median
49%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
$985
3%$1,000
5%$2,500
21%$1,200
4%$1,200
13%$2,000
360%$1,150
3%$2,400
4%$875
2%$1,200
2%$3,600
53%$1,050
11%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
17h ago
230 W Jefferson St, Brownsville, TX 78520
1–2 beds
1 bath
$695–$795
Apartment for rent
1h ago
3255 W Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$725–$1,020
Apartment for rent
16h ago
8801 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$750–$850
Apartment for rent
21h ago
54 S Price Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521
1–2 beds
1 bath
$760–$925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brownsville
6000 Angelas Ct #NA, Brownsville, TX 78526
4 beds
4 baths
$3,750
$3,400
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 17
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brownsville
7180 Dominica Dr, Brownsville, TX 78520
4 beds
4 baths
$3,400
House 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
600 Lakeside Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520
2 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
1h ago
3255 W Alton Gloor Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$725–$1,020
Apartment for rent
21h ago
54 S Price Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521
1–2 beds
1 bath
$760–$925
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1740 Dennett Rd, Brownsville, TX 78526
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
6053 Blanco River St, Brownsville, TX 78526
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
$1,450
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 23
16h ago
8801 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$750–$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2644 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville, TX 78526
2 beds
1 bath
$935
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
605 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521
3 beds
2 baths
$1,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
600 Lakeside Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520
2 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
6053 Blanco River St, Brownsville, TX 78526
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
$1,450
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 23
5d+ ago
2100 Grapefruit St, Brownsville, TX 78521
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$817–$1,131
Apartment for rent
3h ago
3775 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521
2 beds
1 bath
$975
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 $1,500 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Brownsville?
Average rent prices in Brownsville have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Brownsville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Brownsville is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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 $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Brownsville?
Brownsville's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $810 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,000 monthly. These figures represent current market conditions with one-bedrooms experiencing a 4.2% decline from the previous year and two-bedrooms dropping 5.5% year-over-year.
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).