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Average Rent in Brownsville 78520 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Brownsville 78520, Brownsville TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,184/mo
Lowest Available
$950/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
4
available now
Brownsville 78520 vs Brownsville TX Average
Brownsville 78520 is cheaper the Brownsville TX average by $195/mo (14%). The citywide average is $1,379/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Brownsville 78520?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Brownsville 78520 is $1,184 per month across 1 apartment community and 4 available units.
The most affordable option is La Nueva Casa Grande starting at $950/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,184/mo.
Prices range from $950 to $1,295 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 3 units are currently listed.
Brownsville 78520 Rent Price History
Collecting price history
Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Brownsville 78520
Rent Prices by Apartment in Brownsville 78520
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Nueva Casa Grande | $950/mo | $1,184/mo | 4 | 3.2 |
Google Search Trends for Brownsville 78520 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Brownsville 78520
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brownsville 78520?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$47,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,184/mo.
Comfortable income
$57,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($950/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Cost of living in Brownsville 78520
We only have live rent data for Brownsville 78520 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,184 |
| Estimated total | $1,184/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
Explore Brownsville 78520 Apartments
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