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Brownsville, TX

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A thriving border community steeped in heritage and history.

Affordable Beach Culture Bicycling Schools

Brownsville is located on the Gulf Coast at the southernmost tip of Texas, across the border from the Mexican city of Matamoros. Much of the local culture is influenced by the city’s proximity to the border, and popular events like the annual Charro Days Fiesta celebrate cultural exchange between Mexico and Texas. Several bike paths around the city make it easy for cyclists to traverse Brownsville safely. Minutes away from the beaches of South Padre Island, folks renting in Brownsville enjoy convenient access to the Gulf of Mexico for swimming, fishing, and generally enjoying the sunshine.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Brownsville, TX is $627 for a studio, $862 for one bedroom, $1,022 for two bedrooms, and $1,197 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brownsville has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$862/month
666 Sq Ft
House
$2,377/month
1,669 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,810/month
968 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,905/month
1,529 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Brownsville, TX is 15.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Brownsville is 29.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $628 - $1,198. You can expect to pay 14.4% less for groceries, 21.1% less for utilities, and 0.9% less for transportation.

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Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

45

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Rancho Verde Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

661 Students

10
out of 10

Benavides Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

882 Students

9
out of 10

Pullam Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

841 Students

9
out of 10

Paredes Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

778 Students

9
out of 10

Burns Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

604 Students

9
out of 10

Stillman Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,095 Students

7
out of 10

Manzano Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

905 Students

7
out of 10

Lucio Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

698 Students

6
out of 10

Vela Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

638 Students

6
out of 10

Faulk Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

976 Students

5
out of 10

Brownsville Early College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

348 Students

9
out of 10

Veterans Memorial High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,172 Students

7
out of 10

Hanna High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,246 Students

5
out of 10

Porter High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,814 Students

5
out of 10

Pace High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,788 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site
  • Children's Museum of Brownsville
  • Gladys Porter Zoo
  • Resaca de la Palma State Park

Airports

  • Brownsville/South Padre Island International
  • Valley International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.