Last updated on October 15, 2026

Average rent in
Brownwood, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Brownwood

$1,029/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brownwood is $1,029 per month as of October 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $871 less per month.

$0.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brownwood

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brownwood rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Brownwood, TX

Average rent prices in Brownwood have increased by 12% 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 Brownwood, TX

Rent prices in Brownwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brownwood is $871, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Brownwood run $719 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $867.

Listings

1 bedroom

$769

3%

29%

2 bedroom

$1,032

16%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,475

7%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,495

No Change

56%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$769

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

29%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,032

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last year

56%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Brownwood, 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 Brownwood, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Brownwood and Abilene by all bedroom counts and property types.

Brownwood

Median rent price$1,029
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,095
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brownwood, TX is 51% lower than the median rent in Abilene, TX.

Discover rentals in Brownwood, TX

Marketplace Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Marketplace Apartments

340 Market Place Blvd, Brownwood, TX 76801

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$394–$1,036

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Wildwood Trails - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Wildwood Trails

1500 Davis Ln, Brownwood, TX 76801

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$549–$1,169

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Darby Property Services - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.3

Very good

Darby Property Services

2001 Brady Ave, Brownwood, TX 76801

1–5 beds

1–2 baths

$699–$2,495

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Main Street Cottages - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

Main Street Cottages

401 Main St, Brownwood, TX 76801

2 beds

1 bath

$829

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Brownwood, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Brownwood rental market.

How much is rent in Brownwood?

The average rent in Brownwood is $1,029 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brownwood?

Average rent prices in Brownwood have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Brownwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brownwood is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $871 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Brownwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Brownwood, you'd need to earn approximately $41,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

Apartments for rent in Brownwood