Last updated on May 30, 2026

Average rent in
Brownwood, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Brownwood

$1,000/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brownwood is $1,000 per month as of May 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$0.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brownwood

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brownwood rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Brownwood, TX, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Brownwood, TX

Average rent prices in Brownwood have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $837, whereas a house costs $1,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Brownwood run $699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,800

4%

115%

2 bedroom

$799

6%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,000

20%

30%

4 bedroom

$2,700

3%

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

115%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$799

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

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$1,000
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brownwood, TX is 54% lower than the median rent in Abilene, TX.

Discover rentals in Brownwood, TX

Main Street Cottages - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.6

Very good

Main Street Cottages

401 Main St, Brownwood, TX 76801

2 beds

1 bath

$799

Apartment for rent

3201 Stephen F Austin Dr #130 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Brownwood

Mobile Home - Brownwood, TX

3201 Stephen F Austin Dr #130, Brownwood, TX 76801

3 beds

2 baths

$1,200

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,000 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brownwood?

Average rent prices in Brownwood have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Brownwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brownwood is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 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 $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Brownwood?

Currently, there is no specific data available on the rent trend for Brownwood, TX.

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