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Average Rent in Brownsville, TX & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 9 apartment communities in Brownsville, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,247/mo
▲ +0.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$757/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
49
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Brownsville, TX
Compare average rent across Brownsville, TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsville 78526 | $1,442 | $1,369 | 1 | 2 |
| Brownsville 78521 | $1,261 | $817 | 4 | 23 |
| Brownsville 78520 | $1,218 | $757 | 4 | 24 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Brownsville, TX?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Brownsville, TX is $1,247 per month across 9 apartment communities and 49 available units. Rents have increased $1 (0.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Borders Apartments starting at $757/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $757/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,150/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,221/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,503/mo.
Prices range from $757 to $1,750 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 15 units are currently listed.
Brownsville, TX Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Brownsville, TX
Rent Prices by Apartment in Brownsville, TX
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borders Apartments | $757/mo | $1,057/mo | 6 | 4.1 |
| Citrus Gardens | $817/mo | $963/mo | 4 | 4.2 |
| Los Cedros Apartments | $859/mo | $938/mo | 3 | 4.4 |
| Rosemont of El Dorado | $907/mo | $1,098/mo | 3 | 5 |
| La Nueva Casa Grande | $950/mo | $1,189/mo | 10 | 3.2 |
| La Villita Apartments | $1,181/mo | $1,225/mo | 4 | 4.3 |
| Las Palmas Apartments | $1,299/mo | $1,413/mo | 12 | 4.4 |
Google Search Trends for Brownsville, TX Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Brownsville, TX
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$50,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,247/mo.
Comfortable income
$60,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($757/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.
Median household income in Brownsville, TX is $48,675 , about 19% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Brownsville, TX
Overall prices in Brownsville, TX runs below the national average by about 14% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 85.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Brownsville, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,247 |
| Utilities | $240 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $571 |
| Healthcare | $279 |
| Other goods and services | $446 |
| Estimated total | $3,284/mo |
Population
188,023
Median household income
$48,675
Census median rent
$906/mo
Rent as % of income
29.4%
Median age
30.9
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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