Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
University of Texas Brownsville/Texas Southmost College, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Brownsville

$1,550/mo

increased by68%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brownsville is $1,550 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brownsville

143

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brownsville rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of Texas Brownsville/Texas Southmost College, TX

Average rent prices in Brownsville have increased by 68% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in University of Texas Brownsville/Texas Southmost College, TX

Rent prices in Brownsville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brownsville is $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Brownsville run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.

Listings

Studio

$800

-

-

1 bedroom

$875

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,150

-

29%

3 bedroom

$1,800

-

31%

4 bedroom

$2,375

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$875

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

31%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Texas Brownsville/Texas Southmost College, 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.

Discover rentals in University of Texas Brownsville/Texas Southmost College, TX

Brownsville Lofts – Spacious Affordable Apartment Living - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

8h ago

8.6

Very good

Brownsville Lofts – Spacious Affordable Apartment Living

1904 Central Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520

1–2 beds

1 bath

$350–$1,000

Welcome to Price Lofts! - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Welcome to Price Lofts!

54 S Price Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$480–$1,050

306 West Saint Francis Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

306 West Saint Francis Street

306 W Saint Francis St, Brownsville, TX 78520

1 bed

1 bath

$650

870 Old Alice - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

870 Old Alice

870 Old Alice Rd, Brownsville, TX 78520

1 bed

1 bath

$700

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Frequently asked questions for University of Texas Brownsville/Texas Southmost College, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Brownsville rental market.

How much is rent in Brownsville?

The average rent in Brownsville is $1,550 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brownsville?

Average rent prices in Brownsville have increased by 68% since last year.

How does Brownsville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brownsville is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 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 $62,000/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).