Last updated on June 25, 2026

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

Median rent

Median rent in Brownsville

$1,475/mo

increased by65%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brownsville is $1,475 per month as of June 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $475 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brownsville

119

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 65% 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 $950, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Brownsville run $770 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$800

-

-

1 bedroom

$798

-

20%

2 bedroom

$970

-

29%

3 bedroom

$1,800

-

44%

4 bedroom

$2,000

-

29%

Studio

Average rent

$800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$798

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$970

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

44%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

29%

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

306 West Saint Francis Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

306 West Saint Francis Street

306 W Saint Francis St, Brownsville, TX 78520

1 bed

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

351 E Saint Charles St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Brownsville apartment for rent in Brownsville

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 23

Lakeside Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.5

Very good

Lakeside Apartments

600 Lakeside Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$750–$950

Apartment for rent

Rio Homes 168, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Rio Homes 168, LLC

8801 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$750–$850

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,475 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brownsville?

Average rent prices in Brownsville have increased by 65% since last year.

How does Brownsville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brownsville is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $475 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 $59,000/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).

Lakeside Apartments
First Colony 168 Homes