Rental GuideBrownsville, TX

Brownsville rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,500

Year Over Year Change

$35

Rentals available, last 30 days

142

Rent ranges for Brownsville apartments

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

$0 - $750

$3,001 - $3,001

$2,251 - $3,000

12%

$1,501 - $2,250

36%

$751 - $1,500

43%

$0 - $750

12%

36%

43%

How has rent in Brownsville, TX changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Brownsville, TX, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,500, which is a 2.28% increase year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Brownsville, TX is about $795. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Brownsville, TX is $1,050, and studios are about $4,000 per month.

See more Brownsville, TX rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Brownsville, TX?

123

schools

74,217

students

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Disclaimer: School ratings from Niche are intended for informational purposes only. Check with the nearby schools to verify eligibility and zoning criteria before using this data to decide on your next home.

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Who lives in Brownsville, TX?

Gender

48% Male

52% Female

Age Range

0-19

33%

20-34

20%

35-44

12%

45-64

20%

65+

12%

Language

English

14%

Spanish

84%

Indo Euro

Asia Pac

Other

Education

No HS

33%

High School

40%

Bachelor's

20%

Master's

Prof Degree

Doctorate

What is the household breakdown in Brownsville, TX?

Families

47% Families

53% Single

Property

40% Renters

60% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

33%

25-50k

24%

50-75k

18%

75-100k

10%

100-150k

150k+

How do residents get around Brownsville, TX?

Brownsville locals spend about 20 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work.

Walking

2/10

Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Cycling

2/10

This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Driving

9/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Scores for Brownsville are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

What is the cost of living in Brownsville, TX?

The overall cost of living in Brownsville, TX is 16% lower than the national average, according to the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research. This is calculated by comparing several expenses, including food and basic necessities like energy and healthcare. When it comes to comparing these expenses to the rest of the country, in Brownsville you can expect groceries to cost less than the national average, and healthcare to cost less. Eggs run about $2.43 per carton, and milk $4.92. Regarding healthcare costs, a doctor’s visit could amount to $109.86 on average—but this will likely vary depending on several factors, including insurance and medical specialty.

CATEGORY	AVERAGE COST COMPARED TO NATIONAL AVERAGE
Goods & Services	8% lower
Groceries	15% lower
Utilities	22% lower
Transportation	1% lower
Health	12% lower

CATEGORY

Goods & Services