Last updated on August 31, 2026

Average rent in
Brownwood, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Brownwood

$897/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brownwood is $897 per month as of August 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,013 less per month.

$0.61

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brownwood

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 13% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $883, whereas a house costs $1,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Brownwood run $809 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.

Listings

1 bedroom

$900

15%

23%

2 bedroom

$1,150

4%

5%

3 bedroom

$1,200

21%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,495

1%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

23%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

1%

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$897
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brownwood, TX is 59% lower than the median rent in Abilene, TX.

Discover rentals in Brownwood, TX

Wildwood Trails - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Wildwood Trails

1500 Davis Ln, Brownwood, TX 76801

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$549–$1,169

Apartment for rent

Main Street Cottages - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Main Street Cottages

401 Main St, Brownwood, TX 76801

2 beds

1 bath

$829

Apartment for rent

2703 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Brownwood

2703 4th St, Brownwood, TX 76801

2 beds

1.5 baths

$895

Apartment for rent

405 W Chandler St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Brownwood

SINGLE_FAMILY - Craftsman - Brownwood, TX

405 W Chandler St, Brownwood, TX 76801

3 beds

1 bath

$1,150

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 $897 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brownwood?

Average rent prices in Brownwood have decreased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Brownwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brownwood is 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,013 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 $36,000/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