Average Rent in Brownsville, TX
11 apartment buildings, 60 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Brownsville, TXCheapest
$782/mo
Borders Apartments
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11
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Units
60
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Brownsville, TX.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Brownsville, TX Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Borders Apartments
375 Media Luna Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA
Citrus Gardens
2100 Grapefruit St, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA
Los Cedros Apartments
1025 Wild Rose Ln # 604B, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA
La Nueva Casa Grande
2425 Barnard Rd, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA
La Villita Apartments
529 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA
La Residencia Apartments
2454 E Price Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA
Rosemont of El Dorado
185 Robindale Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Borders Apartments 375 Media Luna Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA | $782 | $963 | $1.11/ft² | 4.1 (195) | 6 |
| 2 | Citrus Gardens 2100 Grapefruit St, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA | $873 | $1,032 | $0.95/ft² | 4.2 (27) | 4 |
| 3 | Los Cedros Apartments 1025 Wild Rose Ln # 604B, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA | $909 | $909 | $1.51/ft² | 4.4 (62) | 1 |
| 4 | La Nueva Casa Grande 2425 Barnard Rd, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA | $950 as of Oct 6 | $1,258 | $1.09/ft² | 3.2 (59) | 13 |
| 5 | La Villita Apartments 529 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA | $990 as of Jul 6 | $1,178 | $1.26/ft² | 4.3 (58) | 5 |
| 6 | La Residencia Apartments 2454 E Price Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA | $1,055 | $1,134 | -- | 3.4 (153) | 32 |
| 7 | Rosemont of El Dorado 185 Robindale Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA | $1,064 | $1,097 | $1.17/ft² | 5 (38) | 6 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Borders Apartments
4.1 (195)375 Media Luna Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA
Citrus Gardens
4.2 (27)2100 Grapefruit St, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA
Los Cedros Apartments
4.4 (62)1025 Wild Rose Ln # 604B, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA
La Nueva Casa Grande
3.2 (59)2425 Barnard Rd, Brownsville, TX 78520, USA
La Villita Apartments
4.3 (58)529 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA
La Residencia Apartments
3.4 (153)2454 E Price Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521, USA
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Brownsville, TX neighborhoods
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Brownsville, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Brownsville, TX is $1,161 per month, based on 60 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $782 at Borders Apartments to $1,717 at Midtown Brownsville.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,123/mo | $782/mo | 33 |
| 1 Bed | $1,091/mo | $834/mo | 8 |
| 2 Bed | $1,252/mo | $994/mo | 14 |
| 3 Bed | $1,269/mo | $1,090/mo | 5 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Brownsville, TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Brownsville, TX averages $1,091/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,252/mo. At the local median household income of $48,675, that works out to 29% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Brownsville, TX at $906/mo. The current tracked market average runs 28% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Brownsville, TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brownsville, TX?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$46,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,161/mo.
Comfortable income
$56,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($782/mo), you need to earn at least $31,000/year.
Median household income in Brownsville, TX is $48,675 , about 13% 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) | $1,161 |
| Utilities | $240 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $571 |
| Healthcare | $279 |
| Other goods and services | $446 |
| Estimated total | $3,198/mo |
Population
188,023
Median household income
$48,675
Census median rent
$906/mo
Census rent burden
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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Nearby cities in Texas
How Brownsville, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Brownsville, TX | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $1,535 | +32% | -20.6% | 678 |
| Addison, TX | $1,685 | +45% | +1.5% | 365 |
| Austin, TX | $1,663 | +43% | -11.1% | 282 |
| Houston, TX | $1,954 | +68% | -11.9% | 225 |
| Irving, TX | $1,893 | +63% | -9.9% | 116 |
| Arlington, TX | $1,385 | +19% | +0.4% | 65 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brownsville, TX?
The average rent in Brownsville, TX is $1,161 per month, based on 60 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Brownsville, TX?
The median asking rent in Brownsville, TX is $1,138 per month, computed from 60 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,161/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Brownsville, TX?
The lowest available rent in Brownsville, TX starts at $782 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Brownsville, TX?
1-bedroom apartments in Brownsville, TX average $1,091/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $834/mo across 8 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Brownsville, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Brownsville, TX average $1,252/mo. Units start from $994/mo across 14 units currently listed.
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