EL Cedro Apartments
1740 Dennet Rd,
Brownsville, TX 78526
$1,350 - $1,750 | 1-2 Beds
Brownsville
Brownsville, TX
Area Guide
A thriving border community steeped in heritage and history.
Affordable
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Beach
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Culture
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Bicycling
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Schools
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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 $628 for a studio, $866 for one bedroom, $1,023 for two bedrooms, and $1,199 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brownsville has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$866/month
666 Sq Ft
House
$2,236/month
1,540 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,797/month
943 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,870/month
1,549 Sq Ft
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 - $1,199. 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
Public
Grades PK-5
882 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-5
841 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-5
778 Students
9
Public
Grades PK-5
604 Students
9
Public
Grades 6-8
1,095 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
905 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
698 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
638 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
976 Students
5
Brownsville Early College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
348 Students
9
Public
Grades 9-12
2,172 Students
7
Public
Grades 9-12
2,246 Students
5
Public
Grades 9-12
1,814 Students
5
Public
Grades 9-12
1,788 Students
5
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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.